Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Oklahoma Auto Exchange, LLC, 2728 SW 25th Street, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73108
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee got out of his truck and closed the door when his right hand got caught in the door, resulting in a broken ring finger and an amputation of the middle fingertip that required hospitalization.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors, hatches vehicle and machine cabin
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