Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Green Renewable, Inc., 155 State Street, MANCHESTER, NEW YORK 14504
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On July 3, 2025, an employee was in the enclosure on the bagging machine to troubleshoot the machine. Their left index finger got caught in a pulley near the sealer and was amputated.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
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