American Electric Power
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA
| Employer | American Electric Power | Report ID | 2016021334 |
| Address | 5552 Perkins Road | City, State ZIP | ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA 69301 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | 1127414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -102.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hydraulic pop rivet gun to repair a railcar. The employee's finger was amputated when they pulled the trigger.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2016, a worker at American Electric Power in ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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