Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pfizer Inc., Pfizer, Inc., GROTON, CONNECTICUT 06340
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning a circular table to prepare a rotary tablet press. He was advancing the table with the wheel when the press came down and crushed his right little finger, resulting in an amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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