PSSI
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GIBBON, NEBRASKA
| Employer | PSSI | Report ID | 2023065258 |
| Address | 218 Highway 30 | City, State ZIP | GIBBON, NEBRASKA 68840 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -98.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spraying chemicals onto a propped up metal sheet on a wall when it fell over onto the employee's left foot, puncturing the toe guard and amputating his left little toe.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2023, a worker at PSSI in GIBBON, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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