Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nefab Packing North East, 203 A Street, SCOTIA, NEW YORK 12302
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a drill machine and cleaning the debris around it. As the drill bit was automatically pulling out of the drilled hole, the bit caught the employee's sleeve and pulled in the employee's right forearm, lacerating it.
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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