Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hwashin America Corporation, 661 MONTGOMERY HWY, GREENVILLE, ALABAMA 36037
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was lifting a part with her left hand when the part slipped and struck her right hand, amputating the first right-hand fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, unspecified
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