EXPRESS SERVICES, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. | Report ID | 2017054174 |
| Address | 1804 S. GREEN ST. | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38804 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Material and personnel hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1231924 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -88.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing bearing caps from a skip hoist when the door slid and trapped his right foot between a brace and the door, amputating his big toe and possibly amputating the remaining four toes.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2017, a worker at EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with material and personnel hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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