DAIKIN AMERICA, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 2018099554 |
| Address | 905 STATE DOCKS ROAD | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35601 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.62000, -87.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a ratcheting air tool to remove bolts from a tower when the employee's left third finger was caught in the tool, resulting in an amputation of the distal phalanx.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2018, a worker at DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. in DECATUR, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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