Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sanofi Pasteur Inc., 1 DISCOVERY DRIVE, SWIFTWATER, PENNSYLVANIA 18370
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a large toolbox weighing 600-700 pounds through a doorway to another room. A heavy metal part with a beveled edge was on top of the toolbox. The part struck the doorjamb and rolled over onto the employee's finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Parts and materials unspecified
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