Michael chuoke plumbing
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Michael chuoke plumbing | Report ID | 2015031304 |
| Address | 2229 San Felipe Hines River Oaks | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing two cast iron pipes when the pipes slipped through the bracing and fell onto his right hand, cutting the pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2015, a worker at Michael chuoke plumbing in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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