Masonicare Health Center
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Masonicare Health Center | Report ID | 2021054076 |
| Address | 22 Masonic Avenue | City, State ZIP | WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT 06492 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -72.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling down a garage-style overhead door. The employee's right hand became tangled in the rope tied to the door handle. The metal door track then lacerated the employee's middle finger, causing a partial fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2021, a worker at Masonicare Health Center in WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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