USDA -Agricultural Research Services
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Amputations — LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | USDA -Agricultural Research Services | Report ID | 2022097989 |
| Address | 2995 Knox St. | City, State ZIP | LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 88003 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.28000, -106.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up the main stairwell while carrying a 12-volt battery. The employee tripped and broke his fall with his left hand, and the battery landed on his left middle finger, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2022, a worker at USDA -Agricultural Research Services in LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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