Scout Construction, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — WAVERLY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Scout Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 20171010427 |
| Address | corner of O'neill and Hardin Streets | City, State ZIP | WAVERLY, GEORGIA 31565 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1278173 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.09000, -81.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting work performed during the construction of a water tower. He was trying to remove a manhole cover when it slid off his hand and caught his left index finger, partially amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2017, a worker at Scout Construction, Inc. in WAVERLY, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
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