Westgate Resorts and Spa
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Westgate Resorts and Spa | Report ID | 2017098766 |
| Address | 7450 Sandlake Commons Blvd | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While moving an air conditioning unit, an employee's hand slipped and a metal edge of the air conditioning unit caught and amputated his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2017, a worker at Westgate Resorts and Spa in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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