Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Envelope, 150 Industrial Park Drive, MOUNT POCONO, PENNSYLVANIA 18344
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to clear a piece of poly from a running machine when his fingers were caught in the machine. His fingers were cut and his left thumb was badly damaged, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedPaper production machinery, n.e.c.
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