Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack, 12043 Lincoln Way, IRWIN, PENNSYLVANIA 15642
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was putting tires onto storage racks. The employee slipped and grabbed a rack, trying to prevent a fall. His left pinky finger was caught by the rack and amputated to the first knuckle when he fell approximately six feet.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Racks-garment and other
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