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Fort Leavenworth

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Fort Leavenworth in FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
Employer Fort Leavenworth Report ID 2022064759
Address 295 Biddle Blvd. City, State ZIP FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66027
Event Date June 2, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary Source Shelves, shelving
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.34000, -94.93000

Incident Narrative

The entire crew was performing preventative maintenance checks. An employee pulled out a retractable shelving unit containing a single compartment and mounting assembly. In the compartment were self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) containers. While he was pulling out the drawer, the mounting assembly slid down on his finger and amputated his left middle fingertip.

Incident Summary

On June 2, 2022, a worker at Fort Leavenworth in FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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