N & T Mechanical Contractor Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Amputations — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | N & T Mechanical Contractor Inc | Report ID | 20201212025 |
| Address | 300 Longwood Ave. | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from the third rung of a ladder, installing a fitting on a new transport line. He fell and his left middle finger was caught by the edge of the pipes and fittings, which amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2020, a worker at N & T Mechanical Contractor Inc in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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