Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Republic Services, 65 N Nimitz Hwy, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96817
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was taking a break from powerwashing a deck when a door closed on his left index fingertip, resulting in an amputation above the nail.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors swinging and sliding
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