Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MW Industries, Inc., 7400 Pinemont Drive, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was grinding the ends of a metal spring. His hand slipped, and his right index finger contacted the grinding wheel and was lacerated. Part of his fingertip was amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Grinders, abraders
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