Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United States Cold Storage, 1602 Island St., LAREDO, TEXAS 78041
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was picking up some battery cells from the floor of the shop using a forklift. The battery cells were being secured by the employee, but the batteries slid off and his hand got caught between the battery and the floor. He was wearing gloves. The fleshy part of the finger was severed from the hand.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Batteries other than automotive
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