Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at True Property Management, LLC, 11141 Springhollow Rd, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73120
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was repairing a garage door. While the door was being lowered, his finger was caught in one of the gaps in the door. The fingertip was amputated at the middle of the nail.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Doors rail mounted and garage
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