Struck by falling object unspecified · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Basesix Systems LLC, 180 Shepperton Way, FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
Employees were removing a damaged uninterrupted power supply (UPS) from an audio/visual rack system. The injured employee was pulling from the front. Two other employees were pushing from the rear when they lost their grip. The UPS fell, pinching the injured employee s middle finger against the floor. The employee's fingertip was partially amputated without bone loss.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Electric parts unspecified
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