Diamond WTG Engineering and Services
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — PUTNAM, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Diamond WTG Engineering and Services | Report ID | 2017065848 |
| Address | 79701 N. 2280 Road | City, State ZIP | PUTNAM, OKLAHOMA 73659 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.87000, -98.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a low-speed pin bracket during a main bearing replacement. When the bracket came loose, it swung and caught the employee's left middle fingertip between it and the bearing, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2017, a worker at Diamond WTG Engineering and Services in PUTNAM, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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