Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GENERAL PLASTICS & COMPOSITES, L.P., 2209 Moneda Street, HALTOM CITY, TEXAS 76117
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a 40" rubber mill and clearing a jam when his gloved left hand was caught and pulled in between the rollers of the mill. All four fingers on the left hand were amputated. The employee was hospitalized for surgery. The machine was guarded at the time.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
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