Advanced Disposal Columbus Hauling
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Advanced Disposal Columbus Hauling | Report ID | 2015074260 |
| Address | 2015 Veterans Parkway | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561499 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.48000, -84.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a tipper on a garbage truck. The tipper slipped and cut his left thumb, which was later amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2015, a worker at Advanced Disposal Columbus Hauling in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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