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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019044313 · 4/29/2019 · Enbridge Energy

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Impact wrenches-powered
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Enbridge Energy
Location
21979 North 1500 East Road, PONTIAC, ILLINOIS, 61764
NAICS
211111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 29, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., an employee was assisting with the final pass of torqueing the hydraulic torque wrench when the tip of the employee's glove got stuck between the nut and the tool. The tool engaged and the employee's ring fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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