Wheeler Trucking INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — COLMAR, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Wheeler Trucking INC | Report ID | 2023099031 |
| Address | Bergey's Chevrolet, 518-610 PA RT 309 | City, State ZIP | COLMAR, PENNSYLVANIA 18915 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -75.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a spare tire when the tire fell over onto the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and suffered a left middle finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2023, a worker at Wheeler Trucking INC in COLMAR, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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