He entered an 800 ton power press, which had two position operation, to perform an assignment. The other operator activated the press by pushing palm buttons, and the machine cycled, severing plaintiff's right arm at the shoulder and four fingers of plaintiff's left hand. Plaintiff alleged that he was not given palm buttons and that defendant committed an intentional tort by allowing an unprotected worker to operate an 800 ton power press. Defendant contended that the machine was properly safeguarded with a light curtain.
Case is closed.
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