Golden Nugget Biloxi, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Golden Nugget Biloxi, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096340 |
| Address | 151 Beach Bivd | City, State ZIP | BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI 39530 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.40000, -88.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing at the entrance door of the valet parking office with his left hand resting on the hydraulic door cylinder while he was talking to co-workers. His left ring fingertip was pinched and amputated by the hydraulic cylinder arms when another employee opened the door to enter the office.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Golden Nugget Biloxi, Inc. in BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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