Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Conn's HomePlus Clearance Center, 5776 Stemmons Drive, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78238
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a folding bed when the tip of their thumb got caught in it as it folded, resulting in an amputation below the nail.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Beds, mattresses except medical
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