Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Von Roll USA Inc., 4853 W. 130th St, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
While an employee was operating a machine to cut a circular test sample, a pin in the machine broke and made contact with the employee's right index finger, amputating the fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
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