Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Barrette Outdoor Living, 2401 Corporate Blvd, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34604
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee's hand was resting on a part that then moved into machine rollers. His right index finger was amputated.
An employee was changing grinder blades. The employee had to turn the blades on a belt to remove them. The belt got caught, and a blade cut the employee's left hand between the little finger and ring finger. The employee was hospitalized.
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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