ECS Limited
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | ECS Limited | Report ID | 2020109436 |
| Address | W3718 South Drive | City, State ZIP | PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN 53073 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1497202 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.84000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving the brake table attached to the drilling rig when his left ring finger was pinched resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2020, a worker at ECS Limited in PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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