HY-VEE
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
| Employer | HY-VEE | Report ID | 2019010547 |
| Address | 625 W US 40 HWY | City, State ZIP | BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64014 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fire extinguishers |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1374133 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.01000, -94.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while mopping floors. A fire extinguisher was knocked off the wall and landed on his right index finger, causing an amputation up to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2019, a worker at HY-VEE in BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with fire extinguishers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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