Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Frito-Lay, Inc., 1886 Upper Maple Street, DAYVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06241
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working to fill boxes on a line. Their left hand contacted a chain and sprocket, resulting in amputation of the ring and little fingertips. The machine was guarded at the time.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery unspecified
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