Burford Electric Service, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Burford Electric Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055319 |
| Address | 154 Cooper Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI 39702 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.48000, -88.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to move a motor when the motor shifted and a piece of metal fell, hitting the employee's left big and second toes. Both toes were amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2018, a worker at Burford Electric Service, Inc. in COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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