Incident date: 2021-08-11
NAICS industry code: 332313

An employee was operating a stud welder when their right index finger was struck by the welder as it cycled, resulting in a crushed fingertip that required hospitalization.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
code_source: title: Welding and heating handtools-powered, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Crushing injuries
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: moderate