What’s at Stake?

Caught and between. These two mild words describe a type of injury which is anything but mild. Instead, they refer to being caught between two moving objects or a moving object and a stationary object. The result is compression and crushing injuries which can be fatal. The places where these incidents occur are called "pinch points."

What’s the Danger?

1. Getting caught in a pinch point can cause death, a disabling injury such as a hand mangled beyond repair, or permanent head trauma.
2. If your hand, gloves, clothes, hair, or jewelry gets caught in moving machinery, your entire body can be pulled […]

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