Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Taco Bell, 1452 Thompson Bridge Road, GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was inspecting an air-conditioning unit when they sustained a laceration to their left finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Air conditioning units
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