Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Danos, LLC, North West Mallet #37, SUNDOWN, TEXAS 79372
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was tightening the packing bolts on a beam pumping unit in the oil field by using an air impact wrench when the head of the unit, while in a down stroke, came in contact with the impact wrench forcing it downward and mashing the tool against the left index finger. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the left index fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Oil drilling rigs and machinery
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