Omaha Door & Window
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — LA VISTA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Omaha Door & Window | Report ID | 20241211702 |
| Address | 8211 S 87th Plaza | City, State ZIP | LA VISTA, NEBRASKA 68128 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Doors rail mounted and garage |
| Secondary Source | Residential building | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.17000, -96.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a garage door at an apartment complex. The electric motor was holding up the door. The employee removed the wires and springs from the door, and it was expected to drop. He pulled on the emergency release chain and the door began to fall. He went to catch the falling door when his left little finger was caught between two sections of the garage door, resulting in amputation to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2024, a worker at Omaha Door & Window in LA VISTA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with doors rail mounted and garage identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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