Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at D&W FINE PACK, LLC ., 1112 Madison Street, FORT CALHOUN, NEBRASKA 68023
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were changing out a plastic mold cavity. The machine engaged while one employee's hand was in it, and the employee's right little fingertip was amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
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