Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Father's Table, L.L.C., 2100 Country Club Road, SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a crust press when their left ring finger got caught under the press head, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Food and beverage processing machinery n.e.c.
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