Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CFM Corporation, 102 S 29th, BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA 74631
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was working in the mold department with the mixing machine. While the employee was pushing the mixing machine, his hand slipped into the mixer. His left index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
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