Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, 803 Airport Road, TERRELL, TEXAS 75160
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee's fingertip was amputated after it got caught by the hold-downs on a shear.
AmputationFingertip(s)Shearing machines
More severe injuries at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
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An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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