Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Florida Parishes Industries, Inc., 11361 Highway 190 West, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 70401
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was using a shear to cut metal when the blade cut his left ring finger and amputated his left little finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Shearing machinery
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