Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC., 2102 SW 2nd Street, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a snap machine when it was activated via the foot pedal. The machine then amputated one of his fingertips.
AmputationFingertip(s)Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
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