Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Topre America Corporation, 1100 Reaper Avenue, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45503
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a stationary projection welder when a nut misfed onto the part. The employee went to move the misfed nut. The ram on the welder actuated and the employee's left index finger was pinched between the ram and the electrode. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Welding machinery
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