Bridgestone Retail Operations
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LAKE MARY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bridgestone Retail Operations | Report ID | 2020098686 |
| Address | 860 S SUN DR | City, State ZIP | LAKE MARY, FLORIDA 32746 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Grates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.75000, -81.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A metal grate slipped off an item that was being used to hold it up. It fell onto an employee's left hand, amputating the tip of the middle finger.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2020, a worker at Bridgestone Retail Operations in LAKE MARY, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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