Scout Surface Solutions
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — FLORESVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Scout Surface Solutions | Report ID | 2021109047 |
| Address | Beder 1H 2H 3H | City, State ZIP | FLORESVILLE, TEXAS 78114 |
| Event Date | October 20, 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. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.16000, -98.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging down oilfield equipment. The tip of the employee's left thumb was amputated between a hydraulic torque wrench and a flange.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2021, a worker at Scout Surface Solutions in FLORESVILLE, TEXAS 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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