Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health, 2000 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70112
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was exiting a room when her right ring finger got caught on the outer door of the room, which had an auto-lock feature, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Doors swinging and sliding
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