Pike Electric, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Pike Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2015042145 |
| Address | 10th Street and Highway 78 | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.53000, -86.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A field mechanic was working on a vehicle on the side of the road. He pulled a cylinder from the vehicle and it dropped onto his left hand. His left middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at Pike Electric, Inc. in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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