Welsbach Electric
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Welsbach Electric | Report ID | 2015118443 |
| Address | West Side Highway and Houston Street | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10012 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a manhole cover using a handheld hook. The cover slipped off the hook. The employee tried to catch it and amputated his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at Welsbach Electric in NEW YORK, NEW YORK 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 manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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