U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — BURBANK, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Report ID | 20201211710 |
| Address | Sarge Creek Park, B Loop Campsite Area, Water Born Restroom Facility | City, State ZIP | BURBANK, OKLAHOMA 74633 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.76000, -96.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal electrical conduit with a pocket knife. The knife fell, severing the employee's right index finger at the first joint, above the nail.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2020, a worker at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in BURBANK, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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