Incident date: 2021-07-20
NAICS industry code: 238990

Employees were adjusting the length of a spreader bar on rigging. The spreader collapsed and the injured employee's left middle finger was pulled into the spreader, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment
code_source: title: Hoisting accessories, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high