Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Halliburton Energy Services, 4375 South Loop 1604 East, ELMENDORF, TEXAS 78112
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
A mechanic was working on a pump truck's belt drive radiator fan system. His left little finger was caught between the timing belt and a pulley, and the fingertip was amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
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