Maine Medical Center
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — PORTLAND, MAINE
| Employer | Maine Medical Center | Report ID | 2017076774 |
| Address | 22 Bramhall Street | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -70.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering an operating room when the swinging doors caught and amputated the employee's pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2017, a worker at Maine Medical Center in PORTLAND, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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