Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Talerico Martin Corporation, 7224 W 60th St., SUMMIT, ILLINOIS 60501
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On August 12, 2025, an employee was performing maintenance on a motor and suffered an amputation to the left index fingertip, as well as a laceration to the left middle finger.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Special process machinery unspecified
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