TNT Construction of Central Florida
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — 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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