Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Amys Kitchen Inc, 221 Phil Meador Drive, POCATELLO, IDAHO 83202
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was removing a jam from a blancher. As he went to remove the blade, he dropped it, lacerating his leg.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedMachine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
An employee picked up a 300-pound casting using a jib crane and placed it on his work bench. After unhooking it, the employee went to flip the casting when it fell and landed on his hand. The employee sustained a left ring finger fracture and an amputation of the middle fingertip.
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