GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
| Employer | GURTZ ELECTRIC CO. | Report ID | 2015052945 |
| Address | 660 N Westmoreland | City, State ZIP | LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045 |
| Event Date | May 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, unspecified | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a sewer cover using clamps with his right hand. He reached under the cap when there was enough room to fit his hand, and the sewer cap fell on his left middle finger. The finger was amputated between the nail bed and the first knuckle
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2015, a worker at GURTZ ELECTRIC CO. in LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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