Hazard Alert

Partial Finger Amputation

Injury Type: Partial amputation of finger
Core Activity: Metal Working Plant
Location: Pembina Valley Region
ID Number: 178
Date of Incident: April 2010
Sector: Manufacturing

Details

A worker sustained a cut and amputation to the first knuckle of the left index finger while installing a carousel and vinyl cutting bar. The worker was demonstrating a function of the machine and cranking the cutter when the injury occurred.

 

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