AAON INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | AAON INC. | Report ID | 2017021825 |
| Address | 2425 S. YUKON AVE. | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74107 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.12000, -96.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in the removal of roller chain that had jammed a gear box. The chain popped suddenly and struck the employee's right thumb fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2017, a worker at AAON INC. in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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