Omni Data

Struck by falling object unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Omni Data in WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
Employer Omni Data Report ID 2024032128
Address 1 Palace Street City, State ZIP WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06516
Event Date March 8, 2024 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object unspecified Source of Injury Fasteners n.e.c.
Secondary Source Source, secondary source unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1733593
GPS Coordinates 41.25000, -72.94000

Incident Narrative

A bracket was being removed from a light pole. The bracket slipped, fell, and struck the right hand of an employee who was standing below. The injured employee's right index fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 8, 2024, a worker at Omni Data in WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with fasteners n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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