Charter Communications
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ASTORIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 2018054223 |
| Address | 32-13 34th Street | City, State ZIP | ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11106 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was looking out the window with hands placed on the window sill when the window case came down onto the employee's right middle finger, causing a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2018, a worker at Charter Communications in ASTORIA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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