Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Discount Tire, 5540 Arapaho Rd, DALLAS, TEXAS 75248
on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee reached for a valve stem pulling tool that was near the swing arm of the tire changing machine. At this point, the swing arm was moved and crushed the employee's fingertip against the adjustment knob of the tire changing machine's frame. The employee sustained an amputation to the right index fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.