Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KBR, 6200 Flagship Circle N., JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32226
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On September 23, 2020, at 8:40 AM an employee was connecting a male connector to a female connector. The male connector was attached to an air-operated ram. The ram retracted and amputated the employee's index finger.
On January 31, 2023, an employee was holding one end of the bracket (used on a military vehicle) with his left hand while drilling on the other end of the bracket. The bracket swung to the left and struck his thumb, causing an amputation without bone loss.
An employee was starting up a pump and a hose was not secured. As the employee tried to control the hose, he lost his balance and fell at the same level, hitting his head on the concrete.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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