Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Weatherford International, 9600 W Gulf Bank Rd., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On 05/04/2015, at approximately 12:45 PM, an employee was assembling tools to hammer down some parts in the shop area of the work facility. His hand slipped, and the tool struck his right hand, amputating the right little fingertip. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Handtools-power not determined, unspecified
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