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Don Hewlett Chevrolet

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — GEORGETOWN, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Don Hewlett Chevrolet in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Employer Don Hewlett Chevrolet Report ID 20180913303
Address 7601 S. IH 35 City, State ZIP GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
Event Date September 20, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection # 1377387
GPS Coordinates 30.57000, -97.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was lowering an electronically controlled bay door by leaning over and pushing the control button with his right hand. The bay door rolled over the tip of his left ring finger as it closed, causing an amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On September 20, 2018, a worker at Don Hewlett Chevrolet in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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