Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HZ Coffee Group LLC, 100 Weston Rd, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33326
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on an air conditioning unit when the blade amputated their left index and ring fingers.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Air conditioning units
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