CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES, LLC | Report ID | 20201212044 |
| Address | 8th and Superior | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64106 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Sewers, manholes, storm drains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.10000, -94.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a manhole lid to be set on the manhole when their right ring and middle fingers were caught between the lid and manhole. The employee suffered amputation of their right ring and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2020, a worker at CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES, LLC in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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