Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KING'S HAWAIIAN BAKERY SOUTHEAST, INC., 5425 Aloha Way, OAKWOOD, GEORGIA 30566
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee's left-hand index fingertip was amputated while running machines.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Special process machinery, unspecified
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