Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Weatherford International, 11909 Farm to Market Road 529, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was assisting with the assembly of a cross-over sub. He picked up a 158-pound cross-over sub to place on a stand. His right index finger became caught between the sub and the stand. His finger was crushed and amputated.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Vehicle and machine parts unspecified
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