Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hippodrome Building, 1120 6th Avenue, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was on a ladder routing security wire. The employee was pulling the wire with his right hand and holding the door with his left hand. The door began to close and amputated his index, middle, and ring fingertips.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Doors, except garage and vehicle
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