Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, 1 C TREE ROAD, MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA 74501
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was removing one of the forklift counterweights to access the controls. The weight slipped and fell forward and the employee's left ring finger was caught between the plate and the forklift frame, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c.
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