Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at C. J. Energy Services, Inc., L. J. 1211-17-2HX, PYOTE, TEXAS 79777
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was disconnecting a piece of flow iron from a pump. He was supporting the piece of pipe with his left hand and hitting it with his right hand when it suddenly disconnected. Due to the weight of the pipe, it dropped about 1 foot, catching his left ring finger between the iron and rear bumper of the pump and amputating the fingertip. He required surgery.
AmputationFingertip(s)Metal pipes, tubing
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