Katmai Government Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — FORT HOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | Katmai Government Services | Report ID | 2022032828 |
| Address | Blackwell Multi-Use Range Complex 1 | City, State ZIP | FORT HOOD, TEXAS 76544 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.13000, -97.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking a trailer up to a truck. The trailer fell on his fingers, amputating the tip of the left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2022, a worker at Katmai Government Services in FORT HOOD, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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