Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Thrall Gin Company Co Inc., 24301 US Hwy 79, THORNDALE, TEXAS 76577
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was working on a module feeder and his hand contacted the belt resulting in the amputation of three fingers.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
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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