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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021768 · 2/26/2024 · Shintech Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source
Drives, belts, chains
Secondary source
Machinery unspecified

Employer

Name
Shintech Inc
Location
5618 Texas 332, FREEPORT, TEXAS, 77541
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing/squatting about 2 feet from a rake sprocket, preparing to take pictures of the equipment. A roller chain whipped out and struck the employee's right hand, amputating the little finger, lacerating and fracturing other fingers, and fracturing the right radius.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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