Central Park Conservatory
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Central Park Conservatory | Report ID | 20161111058 |
| Address | 69th Street and West Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 712190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pole pounder to pound stakes in when the employee's right glove became snagged and the pole pounder fell onto the right index finger, amputating it.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2016, a worker at Central Park Conservatory in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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