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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024065338 · 6/17/2024 · McIntosh Box and Pallet Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
McIntosh Box and Pallet Inc.
Location
1059 Box Factory Road, SUMMIT POINT, WEST VIRGINIA, 25446
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a drill press when his glove got caught in the bit. His right hand was pulled into the bit resulting in a severe laceration to the wrist and hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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