Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Black Gold Farms, 2305 Hwy 17, DELHI, LOUISIANA 71232
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was grating sweet potatoes on a harvester when their right ring finger got caught in a belted chain on the harvester, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Harvesting machinery specialty crop
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