Struck by object dropped by person · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GL Staffing Services, Inc., 1525 S Congress Avenue, PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33406
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On March 7, 2024, at about 10:00 AM, two employees were moving a drum from the floor to a pallet when the drum slipped and crushed the injured employee's fingertip, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation. The injured employee was a temporary employee.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Barrels, drums, cans nonpressurized
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