Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC., 4125 FM 3417, MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS 75455
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the mill hopper on the bread making line when his right index and middle fingertips were amputated by the metering vane and valve housing.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified
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