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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021053750 · 5/6/2021 · South Texas Welding Service

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
South Texas Welding Service
Location
1 Rocket Road, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, 78521
NAICS
336414
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were working to cut and remove a 12-inch neck flange and replace it with a pipe section. Both employees pulled the flange out. The 50 to 60 pound flange then pinched and amputated the right middle fingertip of one of the employees.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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