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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021408 · 2/10/2018 · ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely
Source
Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Location
Ineos Chocolate Bayou Works, ALVIN, TEXAS, 77511
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to relocate a 10-inch flange by hand. During the relocation, the flange started to roll onto its side and the employee attempted to control the flange catching the employee's right middle finger between the rolling flange and another flange on the pallet resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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