Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at National Gypsum, 1218 SW Mill Road, MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS 67104
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
On 11/14/15,at 1:30 p.m., an employee was driving a forklift while wearing a body harness and lanyard. The lanyard was run over, strangling the employee and breaking his right shoulder blade. He was hospitalized overnight.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
On or about November 28, 2016, at 12:25 AM, an employee was trying to dislodge a metal I-beam from a skid of wall boards. When he pulled to dislodge the I-beam, it separated from the wall boards and came down on his right hand, amputating his middle fingertip.
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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