Nisga'a Tek
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Nisga'a Tek | Report ID | 20231110341 |
| Address | Building 466 Fire Trainer/Simulator, Fort Eustis, VA | City, State ZIP | FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA 23604 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541519 | Inspection # | 1713208 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.15000, -76.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was instructing a crew of firefighters during a training exercise when his left ring finger was caught in a door, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2023, a worker at Nisga'a Tek in FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA 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 doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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