Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at InnFocus, Inc., 12415 SW 136th Ave, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
While conducting molding of plastic tubing, an employee's index finger got caught in a hydraulic cold press, resulting in a cut fingernail and a laceration to the fingertip.
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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