Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 70214.015 - Worker installing a Murphy bed sustains lacerations and poss

Accident Summary Nr: 70214.015 -- Report ID: 0111400 -- Event Date: 01/16/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1020037.015	01/21/2015		238350	Boston Garage Flooring & Cabinets, Llc

Abstract: At 4:30 p.m. on January 16, 2015, Employee #1 and a Employee #2, employed by a flooring and cabinetry company, were installing a Murphy bed. They did not install the safety pin that secures the lifting device. The lift arm snapped closed, catching and lacerating Employee #1's thumb, and lacerating Employee#2's thigh. Emergency services were called, and the workers were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for what the subsequent investigation report described as severe lacerations/possible amputation of the thumb. Coworker #1 did not require hospitalization.

Keywords: Amputation, Carpenter, Caught By, Finger, Installing, Laceration, Safety Latch, Thigh, Thumb, Unsecured

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1020037.015	37	M	Hospitalized injury		Carpenter

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