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Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

1 hospitalization · 2024109285 · 10/4/2024 · United Salt Baytown, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Nature of injury
Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
United Salt Baytown, LLC
Location
7901 FM 1405, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, 77521
NAICS
311942
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing pre-operational checks. They were working to free a 50-pound bag that was stuck when their right hand was crushed between the conveyor belt and roller.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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