Gro-N-Sell
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CHALFONT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Gro-N-Sell | Report ID | 2023021396 |
| Address | 320 Lower State Road | City, State ZIP | CHALFONT, PENNSYLVANIA 18914 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.25000, -75.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a cart loaded with plants toward the shipping area. While moving backward, her right middle finger became caught in a groove between her cart and a parked cart, resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2023, a worker at Gro-N-Sell in CHALFONT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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