Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MIPS OF SANFORD, LLC, 4005 Maronda Way, SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was pulling boards from a live deck when their gloved finger was caught in a chain roller and pulled past a guard, resulting in amputation of the left index fingertip.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
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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