GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC. | Report ID | 2015010012 |
| Address | 1161 BUCKEYE RD. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -84.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about January 20, 2015, an employee was injured when a large metal plate fell on the right foot. Toes on the foot were subsequently amputated as a result of the injuries.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2015, a worker at GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC. in LIMA, OHIO suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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