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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021053630 · 5/2/2021 · Cat-Spec, Ltd

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Wrenches-power not determined

Employer

Name
Cat-Spec, Ltd
Location
2502 Sheldon Road, CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS, 77530
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were conducting catalyst changeout activities in a reactor. A pipe wrench fell 23 feet into the space and struck an employee on the back of the right hand, amputating the right middle finger up to the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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