Struck by object dropped by person · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc, 1555 N. Mingo Rd, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were removing racks of painted parts from a conveyor belt and putting them on a dolly. The injured employee had his left hand on the upright of the dolly when the other employee dropped his end of the rack. The injured employee's left ring finger was caught between the rack and the dolly, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Shelves, shelving, racks
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