R. L. Baxter Building Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
| Employer | R. L. Baxter Building Corporation | Report ID | 20201211972 |
| Address | Luckey Platt Apartments, 57 Cannon Street | City, State ZIP | POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.70000, -73.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a lower window sash when the upper window sash fell on his gloved left hand, amputating a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2020, a worker at R. L. Baxter Building Corporation in POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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