SGS Industrial Services Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — EASTABOGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | SGS Industrial Services Inc. | Report ID | 2019043390 |
| Address | 1 Kronospan Way | City, State ZIP | EASTABOGA, ALABAMA 36260 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1393702 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -85.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unbolting an I-beam when it fell on his right foot, resulting in the amputation of four toes.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at SGS Industrial Services Inc. in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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