American Medical Response
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | American Medical Response | Report ID | 2017065823 |
| Address | Private Residence, 4965 Dantel Way | City, State ZIP | STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Ambulance, police, and other emergency passenger vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.81000, -84.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting the side door of the patient area of the ambulance when the door closed on his left hand, amputating his left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2017, a worker at American Medical Response in STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with ambulance, police, and other emergency passenger vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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