Voigt & Schweitzer, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
| Employer | Voigt & Schweitzer, LLC | Report ID | 2017065143 |
| Address | 511 CARROLL DRIVE | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Structures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | 1238080 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.65000, -75.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At approximately 6:15 a.m., on June 6, 2017, an employee was stacking steel sub frames when his left hand was caught between two frames. As he attempted to pull his hand out, his left middle fingertip was torn off.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2017, a worker at Voigt & Schweitzer, LLC in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with structures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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