Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Park Derochie (Coatings & Linings) LLC, Tarsco, ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78335
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving forks on a zoom boom telehandler to fit into a manhole when the forks became stuck. As he was trying to push them over, the forks swung back and caught his right middle finger, crushing and severing the tip.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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