Genesis HealthCare LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Genesis HealthCare LLC | Report ID | 2015053173 |
| Address | 290 Hanover St. | City, State ZIP | CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03743 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Beds, mattresses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.38000, -72.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the rail on a bed and caught his left pinky finger in the rail. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2015, a worker at Genesis HealthCare LLC in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with beds, mattresses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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