Pernix Guam LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — 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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