Merakey
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Merakey | Report ID | 2023042983 |
| Address | 237 West Schoolhouse Lane | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19144 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -75.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering a building to begin his shift when his finger became stuck in the door, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2023, a worker at Merakey in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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, amputation.
Context
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