Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Golub Corporation, Building 9 Northeast Industrial Park, ALTAMONT, NEW YORK 12009
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was standing outside of the restroom when his hand was placed in or near the door jam as a coworker opened the door from the inside. The employee's hand was pinned between the side of the door and the door jam, partially amputating the left ring finger from the mid-nail.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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