Asimpa, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Asimpa, LLC | Report ID | 2017054339 |
| Address | 453 Novosel Street | City, State ZIP | FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA 36362 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.32000, -85.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were changing out the skid steer attachment from a bucket to forks. The bucket did not fall free when the two retaining pins were removed due to the build up of dirt. The bucket was still lifted about six inches above the ground. The injured employee was standing near the bucket with his left hand resting on it, while another employee used a hammer on the opposite side to knock the dirt loose. The bucket fell approximately six inches and the injured employee's left hand was pinched between the bucket and fixed supports resulting in amputation of the middle and ring fingertips.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2017, a worker at Asimpa, LLC in FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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