F.D. Thomas, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | F.D. Thomas, Inc. | Report ID | 2023087464 |
| Address | 110 Corporate Place | City, State ZIP | VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA 94590 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.09000, -122.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mixing coatings with a mixing drill when her left glove contacted the spindle sleeve area. The employee's left little fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2023, a worker at F.D. Thomas, Inc. in VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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