Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Healthcare Services Group, Inc., 8417 OLD COUNTY RD. 54, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34653
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a meat slicer and sustained an amputation to the tip of her finger.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Food slicers
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