Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hog Technologies, 3920 SE Commerce Ave, STUART, FLORIDA 34997
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was installing a part onto a truck that was suspended from a crane. The crane unexpectedly energized, his hand was caught in the part suspended from the crane, and he was pulled across the truck. The index finger on his right hand was lacerated to the bone.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Parts and materials unspecified
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