Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CNH Industrial America, LLC, 3401 First Avenue North, FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using an electric torque tool and an extension with a swivel socket attached, The employee was using their right hand to stabilize the swivel socket onto the bolt. When they began to tighten the bolt for the bracket, the employee's glove got caught and wrapped up in the extension resulting in amputation of their right index fingertip at the first knuckle.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Wrenches, ratchets
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