Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DBG Conway, 600 Dave Ward Drive, CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72034
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a mechanical press machine and amputated part of the index and middle fingers on her right hand.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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