Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dollar Tree, 10901 Meadow Glen Ln, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was exiting an office when the right index fingertip was caught and amputated by the closing door.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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