Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 3777 Southwest Fwy, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning the inside of a van. The van's door closed on the employee's right index finger, amputating part of it.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedPassenger van
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