Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — DETROIT, MICHIGAN
| Employer | Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center | Report ID | 2019054464 |
| Address | 4646 JOHN R. STREET | City, State ZIP | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48201 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -83.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right ring finger was caught between a door and the door frame when the door closed resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2019, a worker at Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in DETROIT, MICHIGAN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 amputation.
Context
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