Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Florida Crystals Food Corp., 8501 US-27, SOUTH BAY, FLORIDA 33493
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing to eject a cardboard bale from a baler when both of the employee's hands became stuck in the ejector chain. The employee's left-hand thumb and pinky finger were bruised, ring and index fingers were smashed, and middle finger was amputated. The employee's right-hand pinky, ring, and middle fingertips were amputated. The right index finger was smashed and the thumb was bruised.
An employee was performing maintenance on a piece of equipment when their right index finger contacted moving machinery, resulting in partial amputation.
An employee was cleaning the rollers of a sugar packet sealing machine with a rag when the rag and her hand were pulled between the rollers, lacerating and fracturing her right middle finger.
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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