USSE2, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | USSE2, LLC | Report ID | 2016109718 |
| Address | 3610 Collins Ferry Road, m/s 608 | City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26505 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | 1187765 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -79.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A worker was performing maintenance work on an air handling unit when his hand was caught between the belt and sheave, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2016, a worker at USSE2, LLC in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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