Mears Installation LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — WEBB CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Mears Installation LLC | Report ID | 2022031934 |
| Address | Mylinda Way | City, State ZIP | WEBB CITY, MISSOURI 64870 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | 1582883 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.14000, -94.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting the tools to the bore drill when the drill rig was turned on. The employee's right foot was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2022, a worker at Mears Installation LLC in WEBB CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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