Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Caraustar Industrial Products, 1000 Glen Johnson Rd, OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA 74859
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was adjusting an air nozzle inside a winder. The employee's right hand came into contact with a belt and was pulled into a steel roller, which amputated their middle, ring, and little fingers.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Winders, unwinders
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