Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Regal Beloit America, Inc., 6801 S Bentsen Road, MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was placing material into a container when a grinding wheel removed skin from his left index finger.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Grinders, abraders
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