Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pepperidge Farm Inc., 2222 Interstate Drive, LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee lifted a door above a basket stacking machine. As the employee went to unlatch the door to lower it back down, the door dropped and struck the employee's left middle finger, resulting in an amputation above the knuckle.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo
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