Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NCI Group, Inc., 1601 Rogers Road, ADEL, GEORGIA 31620
on — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c., affecting the hand(s) and finger(s).
Final narrative
An employee went to straighten coil steel on the coil forming machine when a coworker activated the machine. The employee's left hand was then caught between the coil and snubbing wheel, lacerating his hand and dislocating his thumb.
HospitalizedHand(s) and finger(s)Extruding, injecting, forming, molding machinery, n.e.c.
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An employee was making adjustments to a limit switch located inside the slide gate electrical box. The motor actuated and his hand was caught between the chain and the sprocket. The employee sustained a laceration to the right hand that required stitches and hospitalization.
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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