Downeast Toyota, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — BREWER, MAINE
| Employer | Downeast Toyota, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074769 |
| Address | 652 Wilson Street | City, State ZIP | BREWER, MAINE 04412 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Automobile lifts and hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | 1095560 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.77000, -68.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was moving an empty engine hoist, the lifting arm of the hoist came down and severed the employee's right-hand middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2015, a worker at Downeast Toyota, Inc. in BREWER, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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