Ref-Chem, LP
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — SALINA, KANSAS
| Employer | Ref-Chem, LP | Report ID | 20211210596 |
| Address | 3019 Scanlon Ave | City, State ZIP | SALINA, KANSAS 67401 |
| Event Date | December 9, 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 | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Furniture and fixtures, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.78000, -97.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving from one side of a 14-inch pipe to the other side to continue welding a 90-degree piece onto the pipe. As he neared the end of the pipe, the pipe stand was kicked and the piece fell onto the employee's hand, pinching his right ring finger between the bevel of the pipe and the 90-degree piece. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2021, a worker at Ref-Chem, LP in SALINA, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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