Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aggietech Energy Services LLC, Unforgiven 34-113-114 C 606H, PYOTE, TEXAS 79777
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was adjusting a sensor on a pumping unit motor. He lost balance and began to fall backward. His right ring finger was caught between the belts and the sheave, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Other constructed surface
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