BUFFALO, NEW YORK—
General Mills
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at General Mills, 54 South Michigan Avenue, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam a piece of cereal packing equipment when the equipment cycled and crushed the employee's right index fingertip, resulting in a fingertip amputation. The machine was guarded at the time of the incident.
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