Duane Reade
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Duane Reade | Report ID | 2016065655 |
| Address | 2522 Broadway | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10025 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Handtools-nonpowered, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Banding, baling, strapping machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -73.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam a hand tool that was lodged in the baler crush plate and baler wall. When the jammed hand tool came loose, it struck the employee's left index finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2016, a worker at Duane Reade in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with handtools-nonpowered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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