BARTOW, FLORIDA—
Wharton-Smith
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wharton-Smith, 4071 Radford Rd, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was collapsing forms when his finger slid down the side of the form and was amputated.
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