Dynamic Concepts, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Dynamic Concepts, Inc. | Report ID | 2018065535 |
| Address | 1709 E Street, NE | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20002 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Crowbars | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541370 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -76.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a bar to open the manhole. The manhole cover slipped and smashed the tip of his middle finger resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2018, a worker at Dynamic Concepts, Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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