Building Technology Engineers
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Building Technology Engineers | Report ID | 2023043301 |
| Address | 1 Columbus Plaza | City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06510 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -72.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a 10-foot long, sliding metal gate when their right middle finger was caught between the moving gate and the latch, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2023, a worker at Building Technology Engineers in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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