Struck by door, gate, window · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wellpath, 5560 Knauth Road, BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77705
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was reaching to pull a door closed when her right middle finger got caught in the door, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors swinging and sliding
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