MC MURRAY, PENNSYLVANIA—
American Blue Ribbon Holding
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at American Blue Ribbon Holding, 4093 Washington Road, MC MURRAY, PENNSYLVANIA 15317 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee had the tip of his finger amputated while operating the slicer machine.
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