Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Parker Trutec, Inc., 4700 Gateway Boulevard, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45503
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
A metal shot blaster's door closed on an employee's left middle and ring fingers. The middle finger was amputated from the nailbed down and the ring finger was lacerated, requiring stitches.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Doors, except garage and vehicle
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