Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Land O' Frost, Inc., 700 E. 107th Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60628
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
On January 9, 2024, an employee was clearing film from a machine roller when they suffered a crushing injury to their right hand and two broken fingers, resulting in an amputation.
Amputation Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified Special process machinery unspecified
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