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Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

1 hospitalization · 2024032219 · 3/12/2024 · Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Winders, unwinders
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc
Location
1 Evercare Way, WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA, 30830
NAICS
335311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was starting a new core when the winding machine wrapped around their glove and twisted, crushing their left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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