Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Abrasions, scratches
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABB Industrial Products, Inc., 442 E. Stonewall Rd, BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI 38611
on — Abrasions, scratches, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was pushing cartons along a conveyor when his hand was caught between the roller and belt. He pulled his hand and suffered severe abrasions.
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An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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