Door-Related Finger Injury - Real Life Story

A 20-month-old child lost the tip of his finger after getting it caught in the hinge-side of a large metal door. Multiple employees were working at the child care center and all children were well supervised at the time of the incident. As one employee began taking another child outside, the 20-month-old followed and was trapped by the door. Even though the door was equipped with a slowing mechanism, the child was unable to avoid injury. Several surgeries were required, the entire nail was removed and the tip was amputated. When this sort of injury happens to a small child, the impact can be dramatic and everlasting.

The National Safety Council reports that more than 300,000 door-related injuries requiring emergency room treatment take place each year. Children, especially those under the age of four, suffer the majority of door-related injuries that ultimately require amputation. Like other hazards young children face each day, door-related injuries are easily preventable. Automatic door closes can slow down or prevent slammed doors which can help prevent injuries around the doorknob side of the door, but most serious finger injuries take place at the hinge side of the door. As the door closes, the pressure exerted at the hinge area of a door can reach as much as 40 tons – or 80,000 lbs – per square inch! Childcare centers should strongly consider placing Safety Door Guards throughout their facility.

The safety of our children and loved ones is our number one priority. Having your doors covered with ourPreventive and Protective Safety Door Guards is a simple solution to your facility that will prevent you from lawsuits due to injuries involving vulnerable adults and children.

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