Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Samuel Strapping System, 110 Dent Drive, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was wrapping a finished pallet on a stretch wrap machine. While attempting to cut the excess stretch film from the pallet, the employee's left index fingertip was amputated between the pallet and the guarding around the turntable. The machine was still running at the time of the incident.
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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