Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MooreCo, Inc., 2885 Lorraine Avenue, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was using an electric miter saw to cut aluminum extrusion frame parts for a bulletin board cabinet. He began to pull a remnant piece of the extrusion from the saw to place in a recycling barrel. The end of the extrusion inside the saw was grabbed by the spinning saw blade and pulled into the machine. The blade lacerated his right index finger, which was medically amputated between the first and second joints.
Two employees were inspecting a cane saw machine for improper operations. During the inspection process, the machine was turned on and one of the employees sustained amputation of their right index, middle, and ring fingers and a partial amputation of the right little finger.
An employee was descending a 4-foot ladder when he fell to the ground and his legs became twisted in the bottom two rungs. He suffered a fracture to the right ankle that required hospitalization and surgery.
An employee was cleaning the rollers of a Walco glue applicator and applying cellophane when his sleeve got caught. The machine pulled his right arm into the rollers, causing a degloving injury to the skin on his wrist and shoulder.
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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