USMA WEST POINT
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WEST POINT, NEW YORK
| Employer | USMA WEST POINT | Report ID | 2019077602 |
| Address | Washington Rd. | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, NEW YORK 10996 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Grates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained an amputation to the tip of his left thumb while lifting a street grate.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2019, a worker at USMA WEST POINT in WEST POINT, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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