Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Golden Peanut & Tree Nut, 1401 Hwy. 1496, DE LEON, TEXAS 76444
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a blockage on hammer mill equipment. A blade in the spout of the airlock struck his left middle and ring fingers, amputating the tips.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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