Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bank Of America, 1055 Duun Ave, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was closing the vault door in the bank when the door caught her left index finger. As she pulled her left hand back, her index fingertip was detached and had to be medically amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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