Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Quad/Graphics, Inc., 855 Caperton Blvd., MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 25403
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was trying to remove a blockage in a dust collection system. The airlock fan activated and amputated three fingertips on the employee's right hand.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Cleaning machinery, appliances n.e.c.
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