Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202470688 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Suspended Load
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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314826330 | 08/30/2011 | 1389 | 213112 | Southern Sierra Gen. Engineering, Inc. |
Abstract: On August 25, 2011, Employee #1 was working for a general oil field engineering firm that specializes in the sales, repair and service of oil well pumping units. He was part of a crew rigging a gear box to be loaded onto a crane truck. Employee #1 placed nylon straps around the gear box and utilized a chain to prevent it from turning during the lifting procedure. A crane operator lifted the gear box approximately 6 to 12 in. as directed by Employee #1. While Employee #1 manually manipulated the gear box, the chain rolled over onto his thumb, partially crushing it. Employee #1 was a full time permanent employee of the employer. Employee #1 was transported to Occupational Medical Group, where he was treated, including the surgical removal of the tip of his thumb.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 314826330 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |