Unistress Corp.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Unistress Corp. | Report ID | 20161110983 |
| Address | 34 Laurel St | City, State ZIP | PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01201 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -73.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was re-entering the facility from the parking lot when the wind forced the door closed, slamming it on and amputating his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2016, a worker at Unistress Corp. in PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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