YRC Freight, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | YRC Freight, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010912 |
| Address | Forest Lawn Cemetary | City, State ZIP | LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA 71446 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Stone, marble, granite slabs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.14000, -93.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to maneuver a headstone when it slipped and fell on the employee's hand, amputating the end of his right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2018, a worker at YRC Freight, Inc. in LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with stone, marble, granite slabs identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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