Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Allegion S&S Holding Company Inc., 9017 Blue Ash Road, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45242
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was checking the rollers on a conveyor when their glove was caught in the rollers and belt resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Conveyors-belt
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