Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Keymark Corporation, 1188 Cayadutta Street, FONDA, NEW YORK 12068
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was rolling an aluminum log on the log table/platform when their left hand was caught between the log and the platform, amputating the pinky fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Parts and materials, unspecified
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