Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Polymer Industries, LLC, 10526 AL-40, HENAGAR, ALABAMA 35978
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
On June 19, 2020, an employee was operating a cutting tool machine when the employee's right thumb was caught and partially amputated in the machine.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedMetal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
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