C&C Wind Energy Services USA Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
| Employer | C&C Wind Energy Services USA Inc. | Report ID | 2025010844 |
| Address | Kingcreek Wind Farm, 8059 Hwy. 380 North | City, State ZIP | THROCKMORTON, TEXAS 76483 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wrenches, ratchets |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -99.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was de-torquing the gearbox from the main shaft bolts for the removal of the gearbox. The hydraulic 5-head torque head popped off the bolt and struck the employee's left middle finger, resulting in an amputation above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2025, a worker at C&C Wind Energy Services USA Inc. in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with wrenches, ratchets identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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