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Metro Machine Corporation

Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Metro Machine Corporation in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
Employer Metro Machine Corporation Report ID 20161211868
Address 2 Harper Ave City, State ZIP PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23707
Event Date December 22, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Arm(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary Source Slings
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # 1199158
GPS Coordinates 36.84000, -76.31000

Incident Narrative

A temporary employee was operating a forklift while carrying a nylon sling outside of the cab. The sling got caught under the rear tire of the forklift resulting in a left arm amputation.

Incident Summary

On December 22, 2016, a worker at Metro Machine Corporation in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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