Hazard Alert

Finger Amputation

Injury Type: Finger amputation
Core Activity: Printing lettering
Location: Winnipeg
ID Number: 0005
Date of Incident: November 2009
Sector: Manufacturing

Details

Worker noticed a loose chain on machinery, when attempting to fix it, the worker's finger was caught between a gear and chain and was amputated at the first knuckle.

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