Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fedex Ground Package System Inc., 505 Aldine Bender Rd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was placing a heavy piece of metal onto a cart when the cart tipped over and the metal piece slipped, lacerating the employee's right middle finger and resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Metal building materials unspecified form
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