Injured by object handled by person unspecified · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Centennial Elevator Industries Inc., 131 Moore Street, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11206
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was rolling a garbage container full of concrete through a hallway when their right hand was caught between the container and the floor. The employee's index, middle, and ring fingertips were partially amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Tanks, bins, vats except confined space
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