Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wheeler Trucking INC, Bergey's Chevrolet, COLMAR, PENNSYLVANIA 18915
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was handling a spare tire when the tire fell over onto the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and suffered a left middle finger amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Tires, except bike
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