Struck against stationary object n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Summerfield Crossings, RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA 33578
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was retrieving supplies from a cabinet while standing on a step stool. The ring on their middle finger was caught on the shelving as the employee descended the step stool, resulting in a finger avulsion.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Shelves, shelving, racks
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