Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Superior Health Linens, LLC, 5005 S. Packard Avenue, CUDAHY, WISCONSIN 53110
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing/unjamming sheets from an ironer when their fingers became caught in the machine, resulting in a right-hand fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Fabric pressers and ironing appliances
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