BAE Systems
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA
| Employer | BAE Systems | Report ID | 2015020755 |
| Address | Charleston Army Strategic Logistic Activity Center, Charleston Naval Weapons Station | City, State ZIP | GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA 29445 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Truck mounted ladders, aerial ladder trams | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | 1043029 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -80.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While climbing down a military vehicle (MMPV) access ladder, the employee's wedding ring on his left hand got caught on one of the anti-slip barbs on the step. When he dismounted the last step, the flesh was pulled from his ring finger, resulting in its ultimate amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2015, a worker at BAE Systems in GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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