Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Follett Higher Education Group, LLC, 918 N M.L.K. Jr. Dr, MANHATTAN, KANSAS 66506
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a museum board with a large cutter attached to the wall. The blade fell and struck the employee's finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation and hospitalization.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Cutting handtools n.e.c.
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