Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Danhil containers, Inc., 3715 Lucius McCelvey Dr., TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a glue machine when his hand became caught in the chain and sprocket, resulting in lacerations to four fingers and a partial amputation of his pinky finger.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedPaper production machinery, n.e.c.
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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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