Struck by falling object unspecified · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH 10 W, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78257
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was performing maintenance work on a rollercoaster. A handheld impact drill fell from a board onto the employee's hand, causing a lifted fingernail as well as a fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Drills, braces, drivers
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