Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cabka North America, 123 Byasee Drive, HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI 63042
on , Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s) and wrist(s).
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Final narrative
An employee in the molding department was attempting to remove material that clogged the auger of an injection molding machine. His hand got caught in the auger, which was not shut down at the time of the incident. He sustained left-hand and wrist lacerations, as well as torn tendons, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedAmputationHand(s) and wrist(s)Plastic injection molding machinery