The University of Chicago
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | The University of Chicago | Report ID | 2015042105 |
| Address | 6053 Blackstone Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -87.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a partial amputation of the left middle finger when a wedge was being inserted between two flanges using a chain fall to secure an opening on a gas line gasket and the top flange slammed down onto the employee's finger after the chain fall gave way.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2015, a worker at The University of Chicago in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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