Incident date: 2021-01-02
NAICS industry code: 322121

A maintenance mechanic was working with another employee to fix the recycle waste conveyor chain. They needed to knock out a bushing on the conveyor chain using a steel rod and bull pin. The employee working with the mechanic struck the metal rod while the mechanic's finger was between the rod and the bull pin. The mechanic's right middle finger was partially amputated.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
code_source: title: Striking and nailing handtools-power not determined, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
severity: high