Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Fractures and soft tissue injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BWAY Corporation, 3200 S. Kilbourn Ave, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60623
on — Fractures and soft tissue injuries, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was removing scrap from die area of a press when the die halves came together and caught the employee's left hand, resulting in crushing injuries. The employee sustained a transverse fracture and soft tissue injuries to the second, third, and fourth fingers.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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