Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kroger Distribution Center, 701 Gellhorn Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was lifting a dock plate when it fell onto his right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
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