Goodrich/United Technologies Corp.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Goodrich/United Technologies Corp. | Report ID | 2015052918 |
| Address | 50 William White Blvd | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81001 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Slings |
| Secondary Source | Wheels, tire rims | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | 1065287 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.27000, -104.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sling attached to a crane to remove a wheel housing from a dyno tester. His thumb got caught between the sling and wheel housing, amputating his thumb at the distal joint.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2015, a worker at Goodrich/United Technologies Corp. in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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