ABILENE, TEXAS—
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, 1000 I-20, ABILENE, TEXAS 79601 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing a sled attachment from his pallet jack. The sled fell on his right hand resulting in amputation of his middle fingertip.
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