Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at THE GEO GROUP - LAWTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 8607 SE FLOWER MOUND ROAD, LAWTON, OKLAHOMA 73501
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On August 7, 2023, an employee was using a cut-down tool to remove flex cuffs from an inmate. The tool amputated the tip of a finger on his left hand.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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