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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2023087721 · 8/22/2023 · Publications Plus, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Presses-printing

Employer

Name
Publications Plus, Inc.
Location
884 Lagoon Commercial Boulevard, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, 36117
NAICS
323112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading plates into a heat press when they lost balance. The employee went to catch themselves when the press actuated on their hand, crushing their right little and index fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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