S-CAR, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — POTEAU, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | S-CAR, LLC | Report ID | 2015097261 |
| Address | 2912 Silver Maple Lane | City, State ZIP | POTEAU, OKLAHOMA 74953 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.12000, -94.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's backup hammer slipped over the end stud nut, smashing the employee's left index finger between the stud and wrench. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2015, a worker at S-CAR, LLC in POTEAU, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wrenches-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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