TNT Construction of Central Florida

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at TNT Construction of Central Florida in FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer TNT Construction of Central Florida Report ID 2015118562
Address 139 Fredericksburg Road City, State ZIP FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17026
Event Date November 12, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Hoisting accessories, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.44000, -76.41000

Incident Narrative

An employee was helping to lift concrete panels when the metal brace slipped out of his hand and cut his right pinky finger. He was wearing gloves at the time. He was hospitalized for surgery, and his right pinky had to eventually be surgically amputated.

Incident Summary

On November 12, 2015, a worker at TNT Construction of Central Florida in FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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