Niagara falls Air Reserve Station
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Niagara falls Air Reserve Station | Report ID | 2015107698 |
| Address | 2720 Kirkbridge Dr, Bldg 800 rm 217 | City, State ZIP | NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11000, -78.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was getting out of a car, the car door slammed on and partially amputated the employee's pinky.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2015, a worker at Niagara falls Air Reserve Station in NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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