ControlWorx LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GEISMAR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | ControlWorx LLC | Report ID | 2018088149 |
| Address | 37056 Cornerview Road | City, State ZIP | GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 70734 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.23000, -90.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a nozzle from a relief valve with a 48-inch pipe. He put one leg over the pipe wrench and used his body weight to attempt to break the nozzle loose. On the first push, the wrench slipped off the nozzle, which caused the employee to fall downwards with his fingers under the wrench. The force of the fall onto the concrete floor caused his left middle fingertip to mostly separate.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2018, a worker at ControlWorx LLC in GEISMAR, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with wrenches-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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