Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC., GA Ports Authority- Garden City Terminal, GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31408
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working on a ship and dropped a lashing jack (lasher/header) on his foot and suffered an amputation to his first toe (big toe).
AmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Jacks
More severe injuries at CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC.
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