Struck by other falling powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MOBIS ALABAMA, LLC, 7001 KIA PARKWAY, WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A production assembler was clearing a jam beneath a transfer skid steer that was stuck on the conveyor line when the skid steer fell on their left hand, resulting in a partial amputation.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedSkid steer loaders, mini loaders
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