Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Starkist Samoa Inc., Main road, Atuu, PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
Employee was injured in the fish preparation area when he placed his hands on the chain puller to unload racks from the precookers. The second and third fingers on his left hand were caught in the chain, and his fingers were crushed.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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