ACI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | ACI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. | Report ID | 2021053817 |
| Address | 10125 HIGHWAY 6 WEST | City, State ZIP | BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38606 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Benches, workbenches, saw horses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1535905 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.29000, -90.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a sawhorse when it tipped over and smashed the employee's left ring finger. The employee suffered an amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2021, a worker at ACI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. in BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with benches, workbenches, saw horses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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