Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ASN Constructors, at or near Fargo Moorhead Flood Diversion 32nd Street Bridge, FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
The injured employee was holding a frame while another employee was drilling holes for an anchor. The drill chuck contacted the injured employee's hand, resulting in the avulsion and amputation of their left ring finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Drills, braces, drivers
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