Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jinko Solar U.S. Industries, Inc., 4660 New World Avenue, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32221
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on a glass cutter when the power came on and their left middle finger was cut, resulting in a fingertip amputation without bone loss. The machine was guarded at the time.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Other metal, wood, and special material machinery unspecified
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