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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017032268 · 3/11/2017 · Trussway Manufacturing, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Roof trusses, joists
Secondary source
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Trussway Manufacturing, Inc.
Location
9411 Alcorn St, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77093
NAICS
321214
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 11, 2017, an employee was guiding a finished roof truss down exit rollers past the finish press using a pivot pole as a guide. The employee's left ring finger was caught between the finished roof truss and the pivot pole, partially amputating the distal fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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