Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Envelope, LLC, 150 Industrial Park Drive, MOUNT POCONO, PENNSYLVANIA 18344
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was leaning on a vacuum hose with their right hand. The hose collapsed and caused the employee's hand to go into the vacuum fan. Their right index fingertip was amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Machinery unspecified
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