Struck by door, gate, window · Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PNC Bank, 427 West Main St., FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY 07728
on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee had been trying to open the vault door. The door closed on their right hand, crushing their index, middle, and ring fingers without fractures.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Doors swinging and sliding
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