Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Williams-Sononma, 8005 Polk Lane, OLIVE BRANCH, MISSISSIPPI 38654
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
A fingertip on the employee's left hand was amputated while operating an embroidery machine. The employee's finger was caught between a bar on the machine and the clamp.
AmputationFingertip(s)Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c.
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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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