Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC. | Report ID | 2016076501 |
| Address | 10402 Abercorn Street, Rite Aid Store | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31406 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | 1165777 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.99000, -81.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting an air conditioning contractor position an air conditioner for the crane lift. The employee's right hand was caught between the air conditioner unit and the curb/asphalt causing the amputation of the right middle fingertip and a fractured finger.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2016, a worker at Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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