Core & Main LP
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
| Employer | Core & Main LP | Report ID | 2024021679 |
| Address | 4310 NW 10th Ave | City, State ZIP | OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA 33309 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person | Source of Injury | Pipe fittings, collars |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.17000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring 8-inch pipe joint restraints from one pallet to another. The restraints were dropped, causing the amputation of the employee's left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2024, a worker at Core & Main LP in OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with pipe fittings, collars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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