Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Don Hewlett Chevrolet, 7601 S. IH 35 , GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was lowering an electronically controlled bay door by leaning over and pushing the control button with his right hand. The bay door rolled over the tip of his left ring finger as it closed, causing an amputation of the fingertip.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Delivery truck or van
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