Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Loomis Armored US, 1001 Ave Q, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was exiting an armored truck when his right little fingertip was caught in the door and amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Emergency vehicles n.e.c.
An employee was troubleshooting a machine's conveyor when his fingers were caught in a nip-point between the belt and roller, amputating the fingertips of the left index and middle fingers.
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