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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2019021696 · 2/14/2019 · Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Material and personnel hoists
Secondary source
Handrails, banisters

Employer

Name
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas
Location
201 Formosa Drive, POINT COMFORT, TEXAS, 77978
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was handling a catalyst hoist. As he tried to stop the load from swinging, his left little finger was caught between the hoist and a handrail. The fingertip was crushed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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