Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gardner Denver Nash, Gardner Denver Nash, CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA 15022
on — Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On March 31, 2015, an employee was working at Gardner Denver Nash in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, when he was injured while operating a radial arm saw. The employee suffered fractures and lacerations to the second, third, and fourth digits on his left hand. He required surgery and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Arm saws, radial arm saws
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