Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DARBY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Report ID | 2021086696 |
| Address | 1500 Lansdowne Ave | City, State ZIP | DARBY, PENNSYLVANIA 19023 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Beds, mattresses |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -75.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a hospital bed when it tilted. Her right middle finger was caught between the bed and the door, and she suffered an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2021, a worker at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in DARBY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with beds, mattresses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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