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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021021566 · 2/21/2021 · Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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

Employer

Name
Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis
Location
15290 Striech RD, ELMENDORF, TEXAS, 78112
NAICS
333999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were manually tapping holes after destructive removal of studs. They were using a pneumatic ratchet, placed on the socket over the tap, with a stop bar in one of the existing studs. When the injured employee activated the pneumatic wrench, it pulled the employee toward a neighboring stud. The employee's left ring finger was pinched between the tool body and the stud, causing an amputation at the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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