Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Diamond Pro Corporation, 2000 John D Long Drive SE, HARTSELLE, ALABAMA 35640
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic press when their finger went between the dies, resulting in an amputation to the left index fingertip.
An employee was molding a rubber weight on a rubber press. He was attempting to move the rubber weight mold inside the press when the start button was pressed. The machine then crushed his left pinky, ring, and middle fingers.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
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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