Haynes International, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ARCADIA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Haynes International, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111857 |
| Address | 3786 Second St. | City, State ZIP | ARCADIA, LOUISIANA 71001 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -92.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding the pedal attachment of a pressurized pneumatic torque wrench when the pedal shifted and amputated the employee's right pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2018, a worker at Haynes International, Inc. in ARCADIA, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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