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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024087060 · 8/2/2024 · Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Injured by object held or wielded by person
Source
Knives
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
Location
1111 Louisiana St., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77002
NAICS
335999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was skinning 1/0 wire when the knife tip became caught on his gloves and lacerated his left middle finger, severing his flexor tendon.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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