DG MEYER INC
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | DG MEYER INC | Report ID | 20221210683 |
| Address | 2816 North Pine Avenue | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34475 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.21000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting equipment out of a work trailer when wind caused the door to slam shut on their right thumb. The thumb was fractured and lacerated.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2022, a worker at DG MEYER INC in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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