Ancortex, Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Ancortex, Inc | Report ID | 2016043521 |
| Address | WWRF City of Largo, 5000 150th Ave N | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33760 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Clamps, couplings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.91000, -82.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was positioning steel casing with a synthetic web sling. As he removed the sling from the casing, the casing shifted and pinched his left middle finger between the casing and the clamp set to receive the next piece, partially amputating his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2016, a worker at Ancortex, Inc in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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