Struck against stationary object n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mears Broadband, LLC, Mears Broadband Yard, BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31520
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee dismounted from a truck trailer, and the employee's left ring finger struck a trailer tire. The employee's wedding ring was caught, and the employee suffered a partial amputation to the finger after the middle knuckle.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Vehicle trailers, trailing units
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