Walmart Distribution Center
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Walmart Distribution Center | Report ID | 20221210606 |
| Address | 3001 E. State Farm Rd | City, State ZIP | NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA 69101 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -100.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a co-worker with maintenance on an electric roll-up door. The injured employee grabbed the tension release handle and pulled it down. Their right little finger rotated underneath the handle, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2022, a worker at Walmart Distribution Center in NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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