LEGOLAND
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | LEGOLAND | Report ID | 2021098245 |
| Address | One LEGOLAND Way | City, State ZIP | WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA 33884 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cans |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.97000, -81.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to close a stainless steel garbage can door, which was stuck on a no-slip mat in front of it. The employee's right index finger was caught in the door, and her fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2021, a worker at LEGOLAND in WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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