Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Matthews International Corporation, Matthews Environmental Solutions 2045 Sprint Blvd, APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using an automatic pipe threading machine. He attached a 7-inch pipe to the other side of the elbow and started the machine. His right index fingertip was crushed between the pipe and the machine's left support arm.
HospitalizedFingertip(s)Threading and tapping machines
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