The Severn Group, Inc.
Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | The Severn Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010242 |
| Address | 1145 17th Street NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20032 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1798068 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90000, -77.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a 6-inch steam valve to the cooling tower located on the roof. He slipped while setting the valve down and it pinched his left ring finger. The employee sustained an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2025, a worker at The Severn Group, Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by object handled by person n.e.c., with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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