Verizon
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2022021438 |
| Address | 147 Ten Eyck Walk | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11206 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | 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 |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the door to an apartment when a gust of wind blew the door closed on his left hand, amputating part of the index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at Verizon in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 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 amputation.
Context
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