Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PORTS AMERICA LOUISIANA, INC., Equipment Storage Area 5901 Terminal Drive, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70115
on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was attempting to remove the forks from the carriage of a non-functioning forklift. The carriage, along with the fork being removed, fell to the ground about a foot below, landing on the employee's gloved right hand. His index, middle, and ring fingertips were caught under the fork and degloved. The fingertips were medically amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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