Great Dane Trailers
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Great Dane Trailers | Report ID | 2025065606 |
| Address | 2800 Great Dane Dr | City, State ZIP | JONESBORO, ARKANSAS 72401 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1831616 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.81000, -90.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hoisting an axle in the buggy department when one side of the sling came loose, causing the axle to tip. The sling hook raised up from the weight transfer, causing the employee's left little finger to be caught by the rigidness of the hook. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2025, a worker at Great Dane Trailers in JONESBORO, ARKANSAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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