Delaware Valley University
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Delaware Valley University | Report ID | 2022021860 |
| Address | 700 East Butler Avenue | City, State ZIP | DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18901 |
| Event Date | February 28, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -75.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's fingers were caught in the hinge side of an interior door as it closed resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at Delaware Valley University in DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 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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