CMC Alamo Steel
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — VICTORIA, TEXAS
| Employer | CMC Alamo Steel | Report ID | 2015074973 |
| Address | 255 Skytop Rd. | City, State ZIP | VICTORIA, TEXAS 77905 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.80000, -96.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's finger was pinched between the housing and saw blade while setting up a band saw. The employee's fingertip was cut off, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2015, a worker at CMC Alamo Steel in VICTORIA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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