Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Accushred, LLC, 1114 W. Central Ave., TOLEDO, OHIO 43610
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On June 15, 2016, an employee was troubleshooting the chain on a forklift mast. With one hand on the lever and the other hand near the chain, the employee operated the lever. His left hand was caught in the chain, amputating his second and third digits.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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An employee was cleaning the conveyor on a piece of equipment when they slipped and their right hand was pulled into the chain sprocket. The employee's fifth fingertip was amputated.
An employee was throwing blankets onto a blanket folding and stacking machine. A blanket got stuck in the machine and she attempted to remove it when the machine contacted her right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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