# Amputations at ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
> OSHA SIR `2023065478` · 6/21/2023 · CINCINNATI, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Meat grinders
## Employer
- **Name:** ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
- **Location:** 3640 Muddy Creek Rd, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45238
- **NAICS:** 311612
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was grinding meat and when they attempted to remove excess meat from the chute of the meat grinder, the blade contacted the employee's right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*