TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL | Report ID | 2017054826 |
| Address | 2669 MLK Blvd. | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44510 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -80.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was trying to unjam a pipe that was stuck on a rack. He was using a rag to roll the pipe when it rolled back and pinned his thumb between the rack and pipe. His left thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2017, a worker at TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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