Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC, 7412 Utica Boulevard, LOWVILLE, NEW YORK 13367
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was putting bases on bowling pins. His left index finger was caught and the fingertip was amputated.
An employee was working on a cheek plate line making bowling pins. The employee tried to grab a falling bowling pin when a moving chain contacted their left hand, resulting in amputation of the ring finger down to the first knuckle.
An employee noticed a belt guard was off-center and was attempting to move the guard when his fingers wrapped around the back of the guard, coming into contact with the pinch point of the belt and pulley. His left index fingertip was amputated.
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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