The Geo Group, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | The Geo Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076668 |
| Address | 218 S. Laredo | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.42000, -98.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While trying to access a room where inmates were located, an employee attempted to open a facility door that had been jammed by the inmates to prevent his entry. When he tried to force the jammed door open, his left pinky finger became stuck between the door and a bar, amputating 1 inch of his finger.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2016, a worker at The Geo Group, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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