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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021010625 · 1/23/2021 · Ward Vessel & Exchanger

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Ward Vessel & Exchanger
Location
6900 McHard Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77053
NAICS
332322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic was troubleshooting an electrical issue with a machine that was causing trouble with startup and stopping. At the same time, another employee was cleaning the machine rolls. The roller plates started up and caught the mechanic's left middle and index fingers between the rollers, resulting in amputation injuries to the fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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