Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WFS World Flight Services Dallas TX, USA, 1639 West 23rd Street, DALLAS, TEXAS 75261
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was putting a lock down on a container when his right middle finger became caught between the lock and the container, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Fasteners n.e.c.
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