Sunbelt Rentals Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Sunbelt Rentals Inc. | Report ID | 20211210510 |
| Address | 4011 E I-30 | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75052 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a bucket cylinder from a backhoe. As the employee removed a pin, the cylinder link fell and struck the employee's right ring finger, causing a partial amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at Sunbelt Rentals Inc. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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