Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — VANCE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. | Report ID | 2021076366 |
| Address | 1 Mercedes Dr. | City, State ZIP | VANCE, ALABAMA 35490 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | 1546390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -87.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's gloved hand came in contact with a rotating extension on a right angle DC torque tool. The glove got caught in the tool's extension, causing the employee's left index finger to get wrapped in the extension. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2021, a worker at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in VANCE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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