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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2016054674 · 5/26/2016 · Sigma Tube and Bar LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Sigma Tube and Bar LLC
Location
14315 W Hardy Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77060
NAICS
331491
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was draining fluid from a cut pipe. He took the magnet, which was raised by a crane, and raised one end of the two pieces of pipe. One of the pieces rolled loose of the magnet and the material fell onto the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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