Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Mosaic Company, 8813 U.S. 41, RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA 33578
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was helping a mechanic troubleshoot a dust collector. While attempting to clear a blockage, the employee's right hand came into contact with rotating machinery within the dust collector, resulting in an amputation of the fingertips on their middle and index fingers.
AmputationFingertip(s)Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
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An employee was throwing blankets onto a blanket folding and stacking machine. A blanket got stuck in the machine and she attempted to remove it when the machine contacted her right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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