Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Acme Engineering and Manufacturing Corp., 1820 N. York Street, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 74403
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a 60-ton punch press when his right hand was caught in a pinch point. His right middle finger was crushed, resulting in medical amputation.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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