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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018076587 · 7/2/2018 · Invista S.a.r.l.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Machine, tool, and electric parts, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Invista S.a.r.l.
Location
3055A FM 1006, ORANGE, TEXAS, 77630
NAICS
325199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was part of a team of four that was moving a large catalyst cartridge using a permanent hoist. The employee was aligning flanges on the bottom of the equipment as it was lowered into place using the hoist. The cartridge was lowered onto the support ring in the cartridge housing while the employee was gripping the support ring with both hands. The employee's fingers were crushed between the cartridge and its housing, causing fracture/amputation injuries to eight fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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