Weld Mech, Inc.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — PERRY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Weld Mech, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211550 |
| Address | HWY 86 & Frontier Rd | City, State ZIP | PERRY, OKLAHOMA 73077 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the rig floor next to a polishing unit. His hand was placed on the polishing unit when the pump was lowered, resulting in amputation of their right thumb, ring, and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2023, a worker at Weld Mech, Inc. in PERRY, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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