LAYNE CHRISTENSEN CO.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Crushing injuries — STUTTGART, ARKANSAS
| Employer | LAYNE CHRISTENSEN CO. | Report ID | 2017054396 |
| Address | 5201 Fairfield Road | City, State ZIP | STUTTGART, ARKANSAS 72160 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1237683 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -91.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a 12-inch elevator on a column pipe when the elevator opened unexpectedly and crushed the employee's right index finger in a pinch point. The employee's finger was also lacerated.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2017, a worker at LAYNE CHRISTENSEN CO. in STUTTGART, ARKANSAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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