Kone
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Kone | Report ID | 2017087579 |
| Address | 460 Century Parkway | City, State ZIP | ALLEN, TEXAS 75013 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333921 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.09000, -96.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a motor off a stand. When the bolts were loosened, the motor fell on the employee's knee and then left hand, crushing it between the motor and concrete. The employee's left middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at Kone in ALLEN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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