Watson
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Watson | Report ID | 20171110596 |
| Address | 4015 S. Freeway | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76110 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was prepping a mast to be moved to platforms when his left middle and ring fingers were caught between the chain/hook and mast, amputating his fingertips.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2017, a worker at Watson in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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