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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Employer General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Report ID 2021097929
Address 686 O T I Road City, State ZIP DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32435
Event Date September 15, 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 Gates
Industry (NAICS) 921190 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.61000, -86.09000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening a sliding gate when it amputated the employee's left little fingertip.

Incident Summary

On September 15, 2021, a worker at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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