Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201108354 - Employee's Thumb Is Amputated When Caught Between Pipes
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300824232 | 09/12/2006 | 1521 | 236115 | C. Overaa & Co. |
Abstract: On July 11, 2006, Employee #1 and a coworker were moving a 6-ft piece of pipe that was lying on the ground. The pipe was slightly stuck to the ground. Employee #1's coworker was pushing on one end, and Employee #1 was pulling on the other to free the pipe from the ground. The pipe became free and quickly slid, and Employee #1's left thumb was caught between the freed pipe and another stationary piece of pipe. The tip of Employee #1's thumb was amputation. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer/water treatment plant | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300824232 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Construction laborers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Erecting structural steel Fatality Cause: Other |
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