Walmart Store 744
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Store 744 | Report ID | 2015042005 |
| Address | 6626 FM 1960 Rd. E. | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77346 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Shredders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1059076 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -95.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to unjam a paper shredder in the pharmacy department. Her left middle finger was pulled in, causing a partial amputation. She was hospitalized and required skin graft surgeries.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2015, a worker at Walmart Store 744 in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with shredders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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