WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA·
WPS Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at WPS Industries, 228 INDUSTRIAL STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71292 on , Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
On October 5, 2020, an employee was welding on a diverter gate that is positioned with bearings. When rotating the gate, the actuator cylinder shifted and crushed the employee's right ring finger.
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