Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TA Operating LLC, 224 Highway 65 South, TALLULAH, LOUISIANA 71284
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was assigned with cleaning around the facilities near the fuel islands at a truck stop. While closing the door to an out building, the employee's right fifth digit (pinky) was caught in the door jamb, which ripped his nail and most of the finger off.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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