Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bridgestone Retail Operations, 860 S SUN DR, LAKE MARY, FLORIDA 32746
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
A metal grate slipped off an item that was being used to hold it up. It fell onto an employee's left hand, amputating the tip of the middle finger.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Grates
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