Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Final narrative
An employee was transferring scrap metal from a tote into a metal recycling dumpster for disposal. While throwing a 20-pound stainless steel motor into the dumpster, the employee moved in closer to ensure it went inside. As they tossed the motor, it appeared to be off-target, so they went to push and redirect it while it was in the air. During this action, their right ring and little fingers were caught between the falling motor and the edge of the dumpster. The employee suffered a crush injury to the ring finger and an amputation of the little finger above the top knuckle.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine
The injured employee was assisting in the disassembly phase after a radar array had been lowered and secured. The crew began removing load bearing pins from an overhead crane to free the radome. A load bearing pin was stuck. The injured employee went to remove the pin manually as a second team member applied pressure from the opposite side. The pin unexpectedly released and struck the injured employee s right thumb, resulting in partial amputation of the distal phalanx including an open distal phalanx fracture and nail bed laceration.
An employee was shoveling excess material (spillage) that consisted of dry mix, sand, aggregate and cement. As he was shoveling, some material blew back in his face and around his safety glasses. He got a piece of metal in his left eye that required surgery. The employee was hospitalized.
An employee was feeding boards into an edger. They fed a board in and then adjusted the blade for a second board that was wider. When they fed the second board into the edger, it hit the first board and kicked back, striking the employee in the chest. They sustained injuries including a spine fracture, an injured pancreas, as well as potential injuries to their spleen, liver, and intestine. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
An employee was helping an operator to pull a cable off a winch. The operator pulled in the line when it hooked some tree brush. The brush then whipped around and struck the employee's arm, resulting in a broken arm.
A co-worker was adjusting an overhead bracket with an impact wrench when the tool flew out of their hand and struck the injured employee in the face. The injured employee sustained an injury to their left eye.