Contact with other person, nonviolent or intent unknown n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at QCELLS Redeemer, 751 Great Valley Parkway, WHITE, GEORGIA 30184
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
On May 12, 2024, the injured employee was taking a break on top of a trash container when another employee began to try to knock the injured employee into the trash container, resulting in the lid of the container coming down and amputating their left index finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified
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