Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC, Unknown, MCALLEN, TEXAS 78501
on — Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A trailer bay door closed on an employee's left index finger and broke it. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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