Gateway Terminals, L.L.C.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Gateway Terminals, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2022109193 |
| Address | 1 Greer Rd, Vessel: Glen Canyon | City, State ZIP | GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31408 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.11000, -81.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was lashing containers when a lashing rod began to fall. The employee attempted to catch the falling rod, causing the employee's left ring finger to be crushed between the falling lashing rod and a rod on the ground, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2022, a worker at Gateway Terminals, L.L.C. in GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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