IHPJR
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | IHPJR | Report ID | 2016099090 |
| Address | 2600 Independence Ave. NE | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20003 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2016 | Outcome | 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 | Railroad tracks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.88000, -76.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to change the railroad track direction, an employee's left thumb was caught and amputated between tracks.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2016, a worker at IHPJR in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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 railroad tracks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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