Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NORTHEAST TEXAS POWER, LTD., CR 4908 1/2 Mile south of CR 4904, LINDALE, TEXAS 75771
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee's left pinky fingertip was amputated by a digger truck's rope drum, which was being used to pull a truck that was stuck.
AmputationFingertip(s)Vehicle, n.e.c
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