Image First Healthcare Laundry Specialists
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Image First Healthcare Laundry Specialists | Report ID | 2016032293 |
| Address | 225 East 64th Street | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10065 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing the lift gate on the rear of a delivery truck when his glove became stuck in the lift gate, trapping his finger between the truck and lift gate. His fingertip was amputated from the top knuckle to the tip. He was hospitalized for treatment.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2016, a worker at Image First Healthcare Laundry Specialists in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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