Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Guilford Lear Textiles, Incorporated, 1 Penn Dye Street, PINE GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 17963
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was setting up a machine and was de-beaming. During rethreading, two of his fingers became caught in the hooks and injured the right, middle finger. He was taken to the hospital and his fingertip was re-attached.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified
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