AMBERLEY, OHIO—
CE Hughes Milling, Inc.
Struck against stationary object n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Final narrative
An employee was descending a road milling machine via the ladder on the left side. The ring on their left ring finger caught somewhere on the ladder while moving down the ladder and the employee fell 1-2 feet. Their left ring finger sustained a circular laceration that caused damage to an artery. The finger was partially amputated.
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