Northeast Texas Power, LTD

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — CROCKETT, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Northeast Texas Power, LTD in CROCKETT, TEXAS
Employer Northeast Texas Power, LTD Report ID 2015074609
Address Intersection of CR 3385 and CR 3390 City, State ZIP CROCKETT, TEXAS 75835
Event Date July 13, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck
Industry (NAICS) 423610 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 31.31000, -95.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee noticed a hydraulic leak and went to investigate the area where the hydraulic lines attach to the truck. The employee placed his hand in an access point. The boom of the truck came down and crushed the employee's fingers causing an amputation. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Incident Summary

On July 13, 2015, a worker at Northeast Texas Power, LTD in CROCKETT, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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