TMS International
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
| Employer | TMS International | Report ID | 2024065516 |
| Address | 2911 East Nucor Road | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, NEBRASKA 68701 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Rollers, cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, cherry picker | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331492 | Inspection # | 1757459 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a service boom truck to assist in removing a bell crank on the front of a heavy duty pay loader. The employee attempted to unhook the cylinder from the bell crank with the boom truck when the lifting sling holding the cylinder moved, causing the employee's gloved fingers to be pinched between the bell crank and cylinder eye. The employee's middle and ring fingers were amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2024, a worker at TMS International in NORFOLK, NEBRASKA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with rollers, cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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