Plateplus, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Fractures — CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Plateplus, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032827 |
| Address | 1035 West Keystone Ave | City, State ZIP | CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA 74015 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person | Source of Injury | Machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.22000, -95.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were servicing equipment. While a guard was being removed, it fell onto an employee's left hand, breaking two fingers. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2019, a worker at Plateplus, Inc. in CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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