Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nassau Open MRI, LLC., 1865 Lime Street, Ste 102, FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA 32034
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On April 8, 2022, an employee was leaving the MRI Room and used her left hand to hold the door's handle while her right hand was holding the edge of the door. As the door closed, her right middle finger got caught between the door and the door jam resulting in amputation of her right middle fingertip without bone loss.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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