Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SOUTHWEST STEEL PROCESSING, LLC, 2801 Van Dyke Rd, NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112
on , Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was attempting to remove bolts from the dye machine on the main press line using a torque wrench. When the trigger was pressed, their right index finger got caught between the tool and the surface of the machine, resulting in amputation at the first knuckle.
AmputationFinger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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