Injured by object handled by person unspecified · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The James Skinner Co., 4657 G Street, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68117
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was helping to move a damaged conveyor. When they were moving it, the leg started to fold in and amputated the tip of his left ring finger.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Conveyors unspecified
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