Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SK Battery America Inc., 1760 Steve Reynolds Industrial Parkway, COMMERCE, GEORGIA 30529
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a stacker crane lift. While the employee was adjusting the lift belt, their left index finger was amputated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
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