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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022109496 · 10/29/2022 · TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION

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 object or equipment rolling freely
Source
Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary source
Metal pipes, tubing

Employer

Name
TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION
Location
3101 HOLMES RD., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77051
NAICS
332811
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to unjam 1,700-pound steel pipes. A pipe rolled back and crushed his fingers against another pipe. His left little finger was amputated and the ring finger was injured, requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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