Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Valley Co-op Oil Mill, 1901 N. Expressway 77 & Wilson Road, HARLINGEN, TEXAS 78553
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was removing and replacing the hydraulic cylinder from the powered industrial truck. The truck's forklift mechanism became unsecure and struck the employee on the left hand amputating the pinky finger.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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