WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL | Report ID | 2020054152 |
| Address | Compton Hall | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63130 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a dock leveler plate when the plate dropped, causing a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2020, a worker at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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