Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cosmax NBT USA, Inc., 3350 Marquis Dr., GARLAND, TEXAS 75042
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was adjusting an encapsulating tabulating machine press. The machine activated and came down on the employee's right hand, amputating the middle fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Special process machinery, unspecified
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