Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person — Amputations — PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2022021553 |
| Address | 2921 Hwy 49 N | City, State ZIP | PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.09000, -90.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 17, 2022, at approximately 9:00 AM, employee 1 was assisting employee 2 with a repair on the bottom rail of a trailer. Employee 1 was holding an L-shaped piece of metal to assist employee 2, who was using a squeeze tool. As employee 2 activated the squeeze tool, employee 1's left hand was pulled into a pinch point on the tool, resulting in amputation of their left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2022, a worker at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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