Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Costco Wholesale Corporation, 11990 Beach Blvd, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32216
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was putting a wheel on a balancer. The wheel fell, and the employee's left hand was caught between it and the spindle. His middle finger was partially amputated (with no bone loss).
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedTires, except bike
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