Incident date: 2025-05-29
NAICS industry code: 562212

An employee was replacing the bracing arm of a baler. The replacement part (weighing an estimated 500 pounds) was moved into place using a truck-mounted crane with a lifting strap attached to the designated pick point. The employee then used his right hand to stabilize/align the part. The part shifted, crushing his right index finger against the mounting pin hole. The employee's finger was amputated above the first knuckle.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by suspended or swinging objects  n.e.c.
code_source: title: Vehicle and mobile equipment parts  n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations involving bone loss
code_body: title: Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
severity: high