THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — EAST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Report ID | 2023065077 |
| Address | 1000 Logistics Way | City, State ZIP | EAST POINT, GEORGIA 30344 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.69000, -84.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 8, 2023, an employee was using his right hand to close the trifold liftgate of a box truck when his left little finger got caught between sections of the gate. The employee's left little finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2023, a worker at THE HOME DEPOT, INC. in EAST POINT, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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