TULSA, OKLAHOMA—
Lektron Branding Solutions
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Lektron Branding Solutions, 4111 S. 74th East Ave, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74145 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was removing a mast guard from a forklift to repair several bends in the guard. While removing the bolts on the guard, the guard fell and crushed the employee's right middle and ring fingers.
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