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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023065837 · 6/30/2023 · Star Pipe Products, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
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
Star Pipe Products, LLC
Location
4018 Westhollow Parkway, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77082
NAICS
331210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was observing the lugs running through the lug and drill tap machine. A lug became jammed in the pusher area of the machine and the employee went to clear it when their right index fingertip was caught in the pusher and amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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