Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ameron Pole Products LLC, 1860 Electronics Dr,, ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36207
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was moving a pole from a cart to a work table when their left middle finger became caught between the board and the sawhorse as it was lowered into place. The employee sustained a partial amputation to the finger.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Building materials unspecified
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