Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., 38669 Highway 77, ASHLAND, ALABAMA 36251
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On 04/27/2021 at 12:45 pm, an employee was pushing a buggy and pulling parts. The employee spun the buggy around and smashed his right pinky finger between the buggy and the door rack. The employee suffered a fractured right pinky finger and a subsequent partial fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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