Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Boeing Company, 375 AIRLIFT DR., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78226
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was lifting the gate on a cargo truck. The lift gate became stuck, so the employee attempted to loosen it. The gate jolted, and his middle finger was caught between the gate and truck, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Delivery truck or van
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