ACIS, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — PROSPER, TEXAS
| Employer | ACIS, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099726 |
| Address | 1970 University Drive | City, State ZIP | PROSPER, TEXAS 75078 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Secondary Source | Movable ladders, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a filter on an air conditioning unit when his ladder slipped. The employee grabbed the side of the unit and their hand struck a piece of angle iron projecting from the unit as it slid down amputating his pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2018, a worker at ACIS, Inc. in PROSPER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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