Caterpillar Work Tools
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Caterpillar Work Tools | Report ID | 2015086167 |
| Address | 2000 Texas Central Parkway | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76712 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.48000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a tie rod part from a cart to assemble into a larger part. The part slipped from his hands and when he tried to catch the 18 pound part his middle finger was crushed between the part and the table resulting in the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2015, a worker at Caterpillar Work Tools in WACO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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