COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA—
Behlen Manufacturing Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Behlen Manufacturing Company, 4025 E 23rd, COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68602 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a brake press to bend a long narrow part that required multiple bends. During the last bend, the bottom of the part popped out and he attempted to grab the part to keep it from falling. His finger was pinched between the part and an exterior holding arm, resulting in an amputation of the end of his finger.
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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA—
Behlen Manufacturing Company
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Behlen Manufacturing Company
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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA—
Behlen Manufacturing Company
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