Worley Field Services
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Worley Field Services | Report ID | 2023032052 |
| Address | 9502 Bayport Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77507 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Impact wrenches-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -95.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a nut from a bolt with a torque gun. The employee was holding the torque gun with his left hand and went to move the actuating arm and the chain when his right index finger was pinched between the actuating arm and the nut. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2023, a worker at Worley Field Services in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with impact wrenches-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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