Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation | Report ID | 2022108805 |
| Address | 7180 Reserve Rd | City, State ZIP | TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA 73145 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43000, -97.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a plastic sign with a manual guillotine-type cutter. The blade partially amputated the employee's left thumb at the tip.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2022, a worker at Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation in TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with cutting handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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