Great Lakes Naval Station Public Works
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Great Lakes Naval Station Public Works | Report ID | 2018089043 |
| Address | Great Lakes Naval Station Bld. 221 | City, State ZIP | GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.31000, -87.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a double hung window. When he operated the sash release, the upper sash dropped and amputated his ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2018, a worker at Great Lakes Naval Station Public Works in GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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