Dynamic Concepts Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Amputations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Dynamic Concepts Inc. | Report ID | 2017010137 |
| Address | Rhode Island Avenue and 4th street | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20002 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Metal plates, metal panels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -77.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting 6" by 6" lumber when he slipped and fell after stepping on a steel plate, causing the lumber to fall on his right hand and amputate his middle and ring fingertips.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2017, a worker at Dynamic Concepts Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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