Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Poco Graphite Inc., 300 Old Greenwood Road, DECATUR, TEXAS 76234
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was attaching a crane hook to the mold with his left hand. The hook twisted and crushed his index finger.
An employee was operating a band saw and using a push stick. He placed material on the table and secured it with clamps. The material became jammed, so he moved to the other side and activated the saw blade. The saw blade caught the push stick and amputated his right index finger.
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An employee was chaining a vehicle when he had to change tools and the compressor. As the compressor was being charged, the employee stepped near the vehicle to make sure the compressor was attached. Then, he instructed a co-worker to lower the compressor. His right hand was on the compressor and under the chain, causing his ring finger to be crushed.
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