Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Owens Illinois, 901 Shabonna, STREATOR, ILLINOIS 61364
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a new machine. A piece of metal fell from the machine and struck the employee's left middle finger, causing an amputation.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedParts and materials, unspecified
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