Memorial Hermann Health System
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — CYPRESS, TEXAS
| Employer | Memorial Hermann Health System | Report ID | 2020032560 |
| Address | 27800 Northwest Freeway | City, State ZIP | CYPRESS, TEXAS 77433 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| 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 | 29.98000, -95.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving a room when the door shut on her right middle finger and latched. She suffered a fracture and an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2020, a worker at Memorial Hermann Health System in CYPRESS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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