Schindler Elevator Corporation
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Schindler Elevator Corporation | Report ID | 2019065872 |
| Address | 1 Vanderbilt Ave. | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 |
| Event Date | June 11, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left hand was caught between an elevator rail and the floor while he was moving the rail using a channel dolly. The middle and ring fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2019, a worker at Schindler Elevator Corporation in NEW YORK, NEW YORK 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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