Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PC Connection, Inc., 333 Progress Way, WILMINGTON, OHIO 45177
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
The worker's left ring finger was amputated when it was caught in the conveyor belt while unloading packages in the loading dock area.
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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