Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Crawford Company, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61240
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was hanging wire mesh from a lift that was approximately 15 feet high. As the employee was adding tension to the wire, a U-bolt slid down, causing a left index fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Rivets, bolts
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