Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Mailing Services, Inc., 3625 N. 126th St., BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 53005
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was closing a door and caught their left middle finger in the door resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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