GEOTEX CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | GEOTEX CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | Report ID | 2018054806 |
| Address | UDF Demolition, 900 North High Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning up debris at a demolition site when the employee's hand was pinched between a backhoe bucket and a concrete wall, amputating the right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2018, a worker at GEOTEX CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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