Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABM Industries, LLC, University of Miami, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33146
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee's left ring finger was caught in a door as she closed it. She suffered a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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