Smail Auto Group
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Smail Auto Group | Report ID | 2015075272 |
| Address | 5110 RT 30, P.O. Box 610 | City, State ZIP | GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15601 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -79.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While working with a coworker to remove a spare tire from under a vehicle, the spare tire fell and crushed an employee's left thumb. One quarter of the employee's left thumb was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2015, a worker at Smail Auto Group in GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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