Struck by running powered equipment unspecified · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Inteplast Group, 101 Inteplast BLVD., LOLITA, TEXAS 77971
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was removing plastic material from a production line when the machine cycled and amputated his left index, ring, and little fingers.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
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