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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019043596 · 4/7/2019 · Walking C Oilfield Services LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized water-blast
Secondary source
Power washers

Employer

Name
Walking C Oilfield Services LLC
Location
2628 Highway 59 W, BEEVILLE, TEXAS, 78102
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was cleaning with a power washer when his foot became stuck in the mud. As he tried to pull it out, his boot came off, causing him to lose balance and activate the power washer. The power washer then amputated a toe.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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