Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aspire Pharmaceuticals, 41 Veronica Avenue, SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
The injured employee removed a front plate to clean a pump. His left hand was caught in moving parts and the employee's middle fingertip was amputated.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Pumps except oil well
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