OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—
FleetPride #410
Struck by other falling powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FleetPride #410, 9300 W. Reno, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73127 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was replacing a tie bolt on a vehicle's leaf spring when the vehicle slipped off the portable hydraulic jack and landed on the employee's left hand. His left hand was crushed, and the bolt pierced his left pinky finger, which required surgical amputation.
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