Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Avulsions, enucleations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd Street, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
on , Avulsions, enucleations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing to perform preventive maintenance on an air handler. The air handler had not come to a full stop when he lost his balance and went to hold onto the machine. Three of his fingers were caught between the belt and the pulley, resulting in avulsions.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedCooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.