Dallas MFG (GTS, HTAS)
2025-08-26 · FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
Final narrative
An employee was removing the bottom die from an auto hammer. He was pushing the die out with his left hand when the die bar slipped and fell on top of his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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