Pernix Guam LLC

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — YIGO, GUAM

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pernix Guam LLC in YIGO, GUAM
Employer Pernix Guam LLC Report ID 2019033210
Address Andersen AFB City, State ZIP YIGO, GUAM 96929
Event Date March 27, 2019 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 Drills-powered
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 13.56000, 144.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a drill with a hole saw attachment to cut holes for bar ties on a wall form. The drill's chuck snagged his work glove and his left little finger was amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 27, 2019, a worker at Pernix Guam LLC in YIGO, GUAM 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 drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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