Patriot Crane & Rigging
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Patriot Crane & Rigging | Report ID | 2021075976 |
| Address | 14706 Schram Rd. | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68138 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.13000, -96.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were adjusting the length of a spreader bar on rigging. The spreader collapsed and the injured employee's left middle finger was pulled into the spreader, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2021, a worker at Patriot Crane & Rigging in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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