Struck by object dropped by person · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Team Fishel, Warrenton Army Training Center - Bear Wallow Drive, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 20186
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were loading the directional drill bit into the bucket on a backhoe when the drill bit slipped and the injured employee's right ring finger was crushed between the drill bit and the bucket, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Drill bits
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