Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at City Masonry, LLC, 1000 Haybarn Ln., HUTTO, TEXAS 78634
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to secure the legs of a grout silo that was being moved by a telehandler. The employee's left index finger was positioned inside one of the retainer pin holes and as the operator lowered the silo, their fingertip was crushed and amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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