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GE Generators

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GE Generators in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
Employer GE Generators Report ID 20161110693
Address 8301 Scenic Highway City, State ZIP PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32514
Event Date November 14, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Industry (NAICS) 423120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.51000, -87.16000

Incident Narrative

A temporary employee was using a torqueing tool to torque a brake disc when his left index finger was caught between the tool's reaction arm and the bolt pack. His finger broke and was lacerated, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2016, a worker at GE Generators in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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