Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TEXTRON SPECIALIZED VEHICLES INC., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to program a brake press. The part that was in the press kicked up and pinched the employee's right index finger between the material and the top of the press, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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