Injured by object pushed or pulled by person · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY AMERICA, INC, 5059 HIGHWAY 411, KINGSTON, GEORGIA 30145
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On April 11, 2025, two employees were sliding an I-beam so that its end would meet another I-beam. One employee's left ring finger was pinched between the two I-beams, and the fingertip was amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Beams and rails metal
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