Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Colony Brands, Inc., 1401 9th Ave, MONROE, WISCONSIN 53566
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was taping boxes with a manual taper. The employee reached into the taping mechanism to pull a piece of tape off the machine. The taping mechanism cycled, causing the tape blade to lacerate and partially amputate the tip of the employee's right index finger and fingernail.
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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An employee was operating an electric pallet jack (EPJ) and making a U-turn when they became caught between the pallet jack and racking. The front part of their foot was pinned between the racking corner guard and the EPJ platform. The employee sustained lacerated tendons to the right big toe that required surgery.
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An employee was unloading a truck for a delivery job. While moving boxes in the truck, the employee tripped over a pallet and fell out of the truck to the ground, resulting in four broken ribs.