BMW of Arlington
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | BMW of Arlington | Report ID | 2017043514 |
| Address | 1105 E. Lamar Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Automobile lifts and hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -97.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was letting down a car lift when the lift came down on his left hand, amputating his middle finger.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2017, a worker at BMW of Arlington in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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