Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fisher Rosemount Systems Inc., 1100 W. Louis Henna Blvd., ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78681
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was taking inventory of metal plate parts in a cardboard box when a part dropped, smashing her left middle finger between parts. One centimeter of the employee's left middle finger was amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Metal plates, metal panels
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