PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA—
Chemson, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Chemson, Inc., 7825 Holstein Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19153 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee experienced a fingertip amputation while attempting too unjam a bag packer auger.
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