Struck against object or equipment while moving it · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Producers Rice Mill Inc - Parboil Div, 518 Harrison Street, STUTTGART, ARKANSAS 72160
on — Amputations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee removed the guard from the M-28 Whitener to clean it and his hand was caught in the auger causing an amputation injury.
AmputationHand(s), unspecifiedFood and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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