Turner Industries Group
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — GEISMAR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Turner Industries Group | Report ID | 2016065700 |
| Address | 5525 Highway 3115 | City, State ZIP | GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 70734 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.23000, -91.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a man-hole cover with his hand when it fell and struck his right index finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2016, a worker at Turner Industries Group in GEISMAR, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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