Marine Depot Maintenance Command
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Marine Depot Maintenance Command | Report ID | 2023098373 |
| Address | Building 573 Yermo Annex | City, State ZIP | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA 92311 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2023 | Outcome | 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) | 336120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.98000, -116.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering a building. When he grabbed the door handle with his left hand, the suction from inside the building started to close the door, causing him to lose his grip. He went to catch the door with his right hand before it closed when his middle fingertip was caught and amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2023, a worker at Marine Depot Maintenance Command in BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA 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 amputation.
Context
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