Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JMF Manufacturing, LLC, 500 36th Street, EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61244
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a copper coil wrapping machine. Damaged product entered the machine, causing the coil to jump off its track. The employee's right middle and index fingers were pinched between copper coils; both were broken and the middle fingertip was amputated.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Winders, unwinders
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