Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DHL Express ServicePoint, 1600 Kelly Boulevard, CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling a dock plate into a trailer at the loading dock. The dock plate fell onto his right ring finger causing amputation.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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