Midwest Farm Service Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Midwest Farm Service Co. | Report ID | 2018088854 |
| Address | On Farm Near Bridge Port | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA 69336 |
| Event Date | August 27, 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) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -103.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loosening a bolt with a wrench when his little finger was trapped between the wrench and concrete. His fingertip was smashed, and he suffered an amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2018, a worker at Midwest Farm Service Co. in BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA 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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