Weller Workforce LLC
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — 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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