DESHAZO, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — BESSEMER, ALABAMA
| Employer | DESHAZO, LLC | Report ID | 20161110344 |
| Address | 200 Kilsby Circle | City, State ZIP | BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 | Inspection # | 1190510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.36000, -86.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a metal extension for a forklift when the equipment fell on his hand and partially amputated his right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2016, a worker at DESHAZO, LLC in BESSEMER, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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