Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78227
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was backing up a forklift to pick up a pallet of materials when it struck a yellow cement pole in front of a building support beam. His left hand was crushed between the forklift and the pole, resulting in amputation of a finger.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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