Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lowe's Distribution Center, 2651 Ham Brown Road, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34746
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee's finger was caught in a closing door resulting in an amputation to the fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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