Scout Surface Solutions
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — JOSHUA, TEXAS
| Employer | Scout Surface Solutions | Report ID | 2023054329 |
| Address | 3835 Windmill Rd. | City, State ZIP | JOSHUA, TEXAS 76058 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.40000, -97.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a torque wrench to tighten bolts on a studded adapter when their right index finger was caught between the wrench head and the bolts. The finger was amputated above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2023, a worker at Scout Surface Solutions in JOSHUA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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