Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CNH Industrial America, LLC, 200 George Delp Road, NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 17557
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was breaking down a metal bracket/mount after the completion of an engineering test. Bolts are used to raise or lower the mount depending on the test. The employee was lowering the mounting bracket. Once bolts were loosened, the weight of the bracket caused it to slide down and pinch his right index finger between a groove on the bracket and the bolt assembly, resulting in an amputation of the finger pad.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Fasteners n.e.c.
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