Danser, Inc.
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Danser, Inc. | Report ID | 2024042947 |
| Address | 4110 US-78, ACME Brick | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -86.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing anchor bolts for a lift table when a hydraulic hose was removed and the hydraulic cylinder released stored energy. This caused the table to fall and crush his thumb between two pieces of metal. The employee sustained a partial amputation of his left thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2024, a worker at Danser, Inc. in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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