OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221445661
HOME BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
CRYSTAL BEACH, FL·
Event description
Employee amputates finger while clearing concrete pump
Investigation abstract
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2021, an employee was in the process of clearing/ unclogging the concrete pump, which required him to turn the pump off, then raise the hood on the concrete pump/ motor, and then use his hands/ manually turn the belt pully. After the employee used his hands/ manually turned the belt pully, he alleged that he restarted the pump, using the key/ ignition switch on the control panel. He then unintentionally placed his hand onto the drive chain, subsequently resulting in the amputation of three of his fingertips. The amputation of three of his fingertips on his right hand and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 30 M
- Event type
- 14
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