Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at QPS Employment Group, Inc., 10838 Ambassador Blvd, OLIVETTE, MISSOURI 63132
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating the thermal press and caught his finger in the unwind gear of the roller resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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A temporary employee was attempting to reach wires behind a conveyor when she tripped the conveyor's automatic start. The conveyor then pulled her glove into the conveyor and amputated her left middle finger.
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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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