HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Struck by door, gate, window — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | HCA Florida Kendall Hospital | Report ID | 2024043381 |
| Address | 11750 Southwest 40th Street | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33175 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by door, gate, window | Source of Injury | Doors swinging and sliding |
| Secondary Source | Door and window hardware Hinges, latches, etc. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.73000, -80.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to open a supply closet door that was stuck. Their left index finger was caught when the door automatically opened, resulting in a partial amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2024, a worker at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with doors swinging and sliding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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