Struck by falling object unspecified · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart, Inc. - Walmart Supercenter #1794, 2500 E Belt Line Rd, LANCASTER, TEXAS 75146
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was picking an item in the picking area when a can of sweet peas fell onto his left ring finger, resulting in a partial amputation through the phalanx.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Barrels, drums, cans nonpressurized
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