Incident date: 2016-09-04
NAICS industry code: 213112

An employee was attempting to release tension from a 2-inch ratchet strap by lifting the lever that activates the lock/unlock mechanism. The pressurized strap released and the locking mechanism amputated his right thumb tip.

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