Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ANDRITZ SEPARATION, INC., 110 Dickson St., PITTSBURG, TEXAS 75686
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a brass punch on the band saw. When the employee went to clamp the brass part, the part moved causing the clamp to crush the end of their right middle finger and it amputated the finger between the first knuckle and the fingernail.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stationary saws band
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