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Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co., Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co., Inc. in GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co., Inc. Report ID 20181010167
Address 10115 Lorraine Rd. City, State ZIP GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39506
Event Date October 2, 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 Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary Source Racks-garment and other
Industry (NAICS) 337110 Inspection # 1352139
GPS Coordinates 30.43000, -89.03000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a 22-inch by 96-inch piece of particle board. The board he was carrying struck boards in a rack; two of them fell out and hit the employee's right big toe, causing a partial amputation.

Incident Summary

On October 2, 2018, a worker at Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co., Inc. in GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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