U.S. Department of Justice- Federal Bureau of Prisons
Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Department of Justice- Federal Bureau of Prisons, 846 NE 54th Terrace, COLEMAN, FLORIDA 33521
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee caught their right little finger in the door as it closed, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors unspecified
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