Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PYCO Industries Inc., 2901 Ave A, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79408
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was pulling a basket out of the extractor when his right pinky finger was caught between the wall and the basket, amputating 1/2-inch of the fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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