Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ACO Mechanical, Ltd., Ave B and Retama, KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was setting up fusion machinery to make a weld in a ditch. The hinged over-pipe clamp swung shut and struck a finger on his hand that was holding the machine in place. The weight and force of the clamp crushed the end of his finger, resulting in amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Clamps, couplings
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