Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 8760 Northridge Way, MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN 54548
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was opening the door for coworker when a gust of wind caught the door. The employee's hand was then pinched between the door and the outside wall, amputating the right ring fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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On October 27, 2023, the injured employee was moving material from the aisles to the staging area when another forklift entered the aisle. The injured employee jumped from his forklift, injuring his lower leg on a pallet being transported on the other forklift.
An employee was checking receipts when they were punched by a customer, fell and struck their head on the ground. They sustained a brain bleed and concussion.
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An employee was doing a repair in an office building. He was closing a bank vault door when his right index finger became caught between the door and the door frame resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
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On December 11, 2023, an employee was transporting equipment for demolition tasks and waiting for the superintendent to open the door. The door closed and amputated the tip of the employee's left thumb.
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