Chicago Bridge and Iron

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — CORDOVA, ILLINOIS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Chicago Bridge and Iron in CORDOVA, ILLINOIS
Employer Chicago Bridge and Iron Report ID 2015020517
Address 22710 206th Ave City, State ZIP CORDOVA, ILLINOIS 61242
Event Date February 18, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate Source of Injury Doors, except garage and vehicle
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # 1043267
GPS Coordinates 41.72000, -90.30000

Incident Narrative

On or about February 18, 2015, an employee suffered an amputation of part of his left pinky finger when an entry door slammed on it due to a strong gust of wind.

Incident Summary

On February 18, 2015, a worker at Chicago Bridge and Iron in CORDOVA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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