KBR
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | KBR | Report ID | 2015052612 |
| Address | 1130 | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Concrete or clay pipes and conduits |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | 1062389 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65000, -95.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing 3/4" conduit into a dumpster. While removing it, the conduit shifted and pinched the employee's right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2015, a worker at KBR in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with concrete or clay pipes and conduits identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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