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Elite Storage Solutions

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — MONROE, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Elite Storage Solutions in MONROE, GEORGIA
Employer Elite Storage Solutions Report ID 2015010732
Address 1118 W. Spring Street City, State ZIP MONROE, GEORGIA 30655
Event Date January 23, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Beams-unattached metal
Industry (NAICS) 337215 Inspection # 1021840
GPS Coordinates 33.80000, -83.69000

Incident Narrative

On January 23, 2015, an employee received a severe injury to his left index finger (partially amputated) when a beam fell from a rack that was not secured, making contact with the employee's back and pinching his left hand between the upright and the support bar.

Incident Summary

On January 23, 2015, a worker at Elite Storage Solutions in MONROE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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