Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Botanicals, 24750 Highway FF, EOLIA, MISSOURI 63344
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was feeding sassafras leaves into a hammer mill when the bottom of the cyclone dust collector connected to the milling machine became clogged. While clearing the clog, her hand was caught in the rotating impeller of the cyclone dust collector. All fingers on the right hand, except the thumb, were amputated near the first knuckle.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
An employee working on an elevated work platform 5 feet above the floor slipped and fell, striking his head. He was knocked unconscious and was hospitalized overnight with concussion symptoms.
Two employees were repairing the hydraulic engagement pins on a rented front-end wheel loader. The machine controls were activated to move the attachment pins and an employee's finger was caught between the pins and the bushings. Their right index finger was partially amputated.
An employee was cleaning the conveyor on a piece of equipment when they slipped and their right hand was pulled into the chain sprocket. The employee's fifth fingertip was amputated.
An employee was throwing blankets onto a blanket folding and stacking machine. A blanket got stuck in the machine and she attempted to remove it when the machine contacted her right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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