Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jack Cooper Transport, LLC, 2909 E. Abram Street, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76010
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On September 3, 2024, a mechanic was operating hydraulics to check the operation of a trailer after replacing a trailer deck post. His right index fingertip was amputated between a trailer frame post and the deck pin hole in the post.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Trucks unspecified
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