Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, 351 S. Studio Dr., BAY LAKE, FLORIDA 32821
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was changing filters and greasing the shaft on an air handler unit. The employee's right ring finger was caught between the pulley and the belt, and the tip was amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
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