Pliltek Services
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Pliltek Services | Report ID | 2017087457 |
| Address | 1701 N. Waverly St. | City, State ZIP | PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA 74601 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.72000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead hoist to lift a trailer axle with a strap when the strap broke. The axle then fell on and crushed his left hand, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2017, a worker at Pliltek Services in PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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