Nucor Steel Louisiana., LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CONVENT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Nucor Steel Louisiana., LLC | Report ID | 2018077695 |
| Address | 9101 Hwy. 3125 | City, State ZIP | CONVENT, LOUISIANA 70723 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.10000, -90.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a motor when it shifted, causing an amputation to the employee's left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2018, a worker at Nucor Steel Louisiana., LLC in CONVENT, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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