Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Federal Express Corporation, 173 Doremus Ave, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was closing a garage door. As the door slid, the employee's right ring finger was caught in one of its wheel tracks. The fingertip was amputated at the first knuckle.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors rail mounted and garage
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