Weller Workforce LLC

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Weller Workforce LLC in MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Weller Workforce LLC Report ID 2021064826
Address 800 Washington Ave City, State ZIP MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
Event Date June 14, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate Source of Injury Doors, except garage and vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 531311 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 25.77000, -80.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was checking why a fire exit door was not closing properly. When he moved a protruding piece of metal hardware, the door closed on his right thumb and amputated the tip at the nail.

Incident Summary

On June 14, 2021, a worker at Weller Workforce LLC in MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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