Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Finfrock Enterprises, LLC, 2400 Apopka Blvd., APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was leaning over to pick up an air hose when his left pinky finger was run over by a motorized cart that ran on precast form molds, resulting in a partial finger amputation. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedMaterial and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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