Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Crash Champions Collision Repair SA 1000 Oaks, 3711 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78247
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a truck bed (200-300 lbs.) on a cart/carrier to the paint prep area. The truck bed slid toward him and his finger got caught between the truck bed and the carrier. The employee's fingertip was partially amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Open cargo areas vehicle and machine
An employee was using his left hand to push an axle down the line on a raised track work area while holding the remaining axle back with his right hand. A finger on his right hand was caught between the rail and the dust guard of the axle, resulting in a fracture and a laceration.
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