Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Camping Time RV Centers, LLC, 225 W.E. Green Jr. Parkway, BYRON, GEORGIA 31008
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was showing a camper to customers. When the employee tried to fold down a counter extension, their index finger was caught in the folding arm resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Counters, counter tops
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