Ludlum Measurements Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SWEETWATER, TEXAS
| Employer | Ludlum Measurements Inc | Report ID | 2023076276 |
| Address | 401 Pecan St. | City, State ZIP | SWEETWATER, TEXAS 79556 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sanders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333914 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.47000, -100.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld, electric-powered sander to sand the edge off a 2x4 handheld sanding block to make it rounder. The sander caught the tip of his thumb, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2023, a worker at Ludlum Measurements Inc in SWEETWATER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sanders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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