LOCKHEED MARTIN
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FT CARSON, COLORADO
| Employer | LOCKHEED MARTIN | Report ID | 2023021219 |
| Address | Ft Carson CO, 7465 Devens Street | City, State ZIP | FT CARSON, COLORADO 80913 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.71000, -104.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a clutch spreader tool during a training activity. When he applied pressure to the tool to release belt pressure, his left index finger came in contact with a spring sheave roller. The finger was amputated just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2023, a worker at LOCKHEED MARTIN in FT CARSON, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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