Vertex Aerospace LLC
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Vertex Aerospace LLC | Report ID | 2019088521 |
| Address | Lockhart Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI 39701 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.53000, -88.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a hangar door when it slammed shut onto his left middle finger, resulting in a partial fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2019, a worker at Vertex Aerospace LLC in COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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