Incident date: 2022-11-13
NAICS industry code: 488310

A crane mechanic was unlocking a stuck twist lock on a crane spreader when the tip of his left thumb was pinched in the twist-lock mechanism, resulting in an amputation.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
code_source: title: Cranes, unspecified
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high