Gordon's Landscapes LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Gordon's Landscapes LLC | Report ID | 2020043432 |
| Address | 205 SE F St | City, State ZIP | LAWTON, OKLAHOMA 73501 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.60000, -98.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to disconnect a trailer from a truck. The trailer hitch slipped and the trailer fell on the employee's leg, resulting in an amputation from the knee down.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2020, a worker at Gordon's Landscapes LLC in LAWTON, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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