Akal Security, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Akal Security, Inc. | Report ID | 2015040132 |
| Address | 333 Constitution Ave NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20001 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Lockers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -77.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to open a jammed gun locker that then fell on her finger and amputated the tip. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2015, a worker at Akal Security, Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with lockers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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