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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024076221 · 7/10/2024 · Westrock Texas, L.P.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Cranes unspecified
Secondary source
Slings

Employer

Name
Westrock Texas, L.P.
Location
1913 FM 105, EVADALE, TEXAS, 77615
NAICS
322130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A 15-foot long paper roll was being hoisted by an indoor crane. During the hoisting evolution, an employee's right hand became caught in the hoisting slings and their thumb was partially amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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