Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, 31-35 South St, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was lifting an I-beam (300 lbs., 9 feet) and set it down. The I-beam amputated his right index fingertip to the first knuckle.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Beams and rails metal
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