Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Loomis Armored US, 816 Main Street, OLTON, TEXAS 79064
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was shutting the door to an armored truck when the door struck and lacerated his right pinky fingertip, which had to be amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
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