Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wen South, LLC, 1950 West Pensacola Street, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was trying to open a door to the work area while a coworker was on the other side of the door washing their hands in the sink. The door was blocked causing it to slam on the injured employee's finger, amputating it halfway up the right middle fingernail.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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