Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bakery Express of Central Texas, LP, 1301 Ridgeview Drive Suite 400, LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75057
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was changing out the cutter head when the cutter head activated, partially amputating the employee's index finger.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedFood and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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