Incident date: 2022-05-27
NAICS industry code: 311991

A mechanic was troubleshooting a metal detector reject valve when the ball valve activated and amputated the middle and ring fingertips on their right hand.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
code_source: title: Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high