JBS Soudertown. Inc
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | JBS Soudertown. Inc | Report ID | 2019032474 |
| Address | 249 Allentown Road | City, State ZIP | SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18964 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424470 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -75.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A door closed on an employee's left hand, causing the amputation of the tip of the little finger.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2019, a worker at JBS Soudertown. Inc in SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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