Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a press machine when her left hand was caught in the point of operation resulting in amputation of her second fingertip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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