Struck by running powered equipment unspecified · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Action Gypsum Supply, LP, 8402 Vidor Ave., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was setting up placers on the ground for bundles of sheetrock (gypsum) to be laid. The employee placed plastic on a piece of gypsum that was not covered. A forklift placed the load down and the employee was caught by the bundle of gypsum. The employee's left little finger was amputated.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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