Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CONAGRA FOODS, 30 MARR ST., MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA 17847
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee's right hand was caught in the rollers while feeding dough into the dough machine, amputating the ring and middle fingertips.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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