Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, 160 Aldora Strret, BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA 30204
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee attempted to untangle ends on machine when their right hand got caught in the yarn and severed the tip of employee's pinky finger.
AmputationFingertip(s)Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified
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