PSSI
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | PSSI | Report ID | 2023021442 |
| Address | 1785 Interplex Drive | City, State ZIP | VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.36000, -90.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to move a piece of equipment when a chute fell and landed on the employee's right middle finger, resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2023, a worker at PSSI in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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