Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Stores, Inc. , 1024 S. State Rd. 19, PALATKA, FLORIDA 32177
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was trying to pull a dock plate out at the loading dock when the plate popped out, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
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