Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at STAHL SPECIALTY COMPANY, 1301 STAHL DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a jam of aluminum castings on the shaker conveyor belt. When they removed the casting causing the jam, the shaker hammer engaged and caught their right little finger. The employee sustained an amputation of the finger between the first and second knuckles.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Conveyors n.e.c.
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