Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CTI Foods, 504 Sansom Blvd, SAGINAW, TEXAS 76131
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On September 9, 2024, at approximately 10:13 a.m., an employee opened the doors to a can opener to make routine mechanical adjustments. When the employee went to close the doors to the equipment, the distal tip of his left ring finger (above the nail) was struck by the closing door, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Food and beverage processing machinery n.e.c.
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