Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MTM Recognition, 615 South 6th Street, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS 61356
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a kick press that trims out jewelry pieces when the press came down on their left middle finger, resulting in a partial fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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