Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., 918 Freeburg Ave, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a press brake to form a metal part. The employee's right middle finger was caught between the part and the mold; the fingertip was amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Brake presses
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