Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Simon Property Group, 8401 Gateway Blvd W, EL PASO, TEXAS 79925
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was on a ladder to reach the access door to the blower of the air handler in the stock room. He was holding the bottom edge of the door with his left hand, and his thumb was gripping the inside of the panel. The motor for the unit turned on and the suction force caused the door to shut, partially amputating his left thumb tip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Heating, cooling, cleaning, and waste handling machinery n.e.c.
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