Noble Horizons
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SALISBURY, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Noble Horizons | Report ID | 2018010562 |
| Address | 17 Cobble Road | City, State ZIP | SALISBURY, CONNECTICUT 06068 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.99000, -73.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a food service cart when her left middle finger was caught between a table and the cart, amputating her fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2018, a worker at Noble Horizons in SALISBURY, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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