ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA—
AAF International
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at AAF International, 3500 Flanders Drive, ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On 11/22/16, an employee was cleaning a glue roller with a scraper when the employee's right-hand middle finger was caught between glue rollers. The fingertip had to be surgically amputated.
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS—
AAF International
A temporary employee was attempting to place an empty bin under a shredder. The bin was not in alignment so two co-workers pushed the bin forward while the injured employee guided it through. The injured employee's right thumb was pinched between the bin and the shredder frame. The employee was hospitalized for an open fracture of the right thumb.
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI—
AAF INTERNATIONAL
An employee was testing jig operations at the beginning of his shift. After a cycle did not complete properly, he reached to adjust the jig. The jig cycled another 1/2 inch causing the partial amputation of his left middle finger.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS—
AAF International
An employee was moving a free rolling blanket cart when he stopped and grabbed his chest. He sat down on the blanket cart and complained about chest pain. Temperature in the area ranged from 90 to 100 degrees. The employee was admitted to the hospital.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS—
AAF International
An employee was cutting cores with a radial chop saw and amputated the tips of the left index and middle fingers.
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