Welspun Tubular, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Welspun Tubular, LLC | Report ID | 20191212889 |
| Address | 9301 Frazier Pike | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1452300 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.69000, -92.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a coil, trying to align its head end with its tail end for stationary welding. The coil clamp was lowered onto the employee's left foot, amputating the big toe.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2019, a worker at Welspun Tubular, LLC in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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