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Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421 in PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Employer Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421 Report ID 2019033102
Address 1421 Lowe's Way City, State ZIP PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06374
Event Date March 25, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.66000, -71.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was picking product from baker-style rolling carts. While moving the middle of three carts, the employee's left middle finger was caught between carts and the fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 25, 2019, a worker at Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421 in PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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