Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC., 4300 ALTON ROAD (ASCHER BLDG), MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was running down the hallway to respond to a code when his finger was caught between the wall and an automatic door. The employee's right middle finger was partially amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedDoors, except garage and vehicle
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