Carter's
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Carter's | Report ID | 2018055054 |
| Address | 3939 S IH-35 #760 | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.82000, -97.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was closing a money safe door when the employee's left index finger was pinched in the door, partially amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2018, a worker at Carter's in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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