Inteplast Group Ltd
Entangled in other object or equipment — Amputations — LOLITA, TEXAS
| Employer | Inteplast Group Ltd | Report ID | 2015064087 |
| Address | 101 Inteplast Blvd, CFP Bldg | City, State ZIP | LOLITA, TEXAS 77971 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Entangled in other object or equipment | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.86000, -96.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left pinky fingertip was lacerated when caught in a slip knot during the start-up of the Line 10 machine. The fingertip was amputated during treatment.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2015, a worker at Inteplast Group Ltd in LOLITA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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