Ply Gem Windows
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — BRYAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Ply Gem Windows | Report ID | 2015085636 |
| Address | 2870 N Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | City, State ZIP | BRYAN, TEXAS 77802 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2015 | Outcome | 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | 1085054 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.72000, -96.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing the head stretcher on P2. The employee had electrical LOTO and one air hose removed. While connecting the second air hose, the shaft moved and amputated his left pinky finger down to the knuckle closest to the hand.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2015, a worker at Ply Gem Windows in BRYAN, 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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