Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at New Millennium Building Systems, 1992 NW Bascom Norris Drive, LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32055
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving metal out of a cart. He had removed one piece and was working to move another when the metal shifted. His right ring finger was crushed between the two pieces, and he suffered a partial amputation to the finger pad at the tip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Parts and materials unspecified
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