Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at OFS Fitel, LLC, 10 Brightwave Blvd, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30117
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was loading a reel using take-up equipment when the equipment amputated the employee's right pinky finger. The equipment was not guarded at the time.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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