Laurel Heights Hospital
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Laurel Heights Hospital | Report ID | 2017054784 |
| Address | 934 Briarcliff Rd NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30306 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -84.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to de-escalate a patient and shut the room door to keep the patient from entering. Her right middle finger was caught and amputated in the door.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2017, a worker at Laurel Heights Hospital in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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