Universal Pressure Pumping
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — ELMENDORF, TEXAS
| Employer | Universal Pressure Pumping | Report ID | 2015096302 |
| Address | 14910 Streich Road | City, State ZIP | ELMENDORF, TEXAS 78112 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.26000, -98.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing iron fabrication work. While working on a circular saw, the blade "kicked" back the piece of flat strap iron, injuring the employee's left-hand middle finger. The injury resulted in an amputation (bone loss) along the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Universal Pressure Pumping in ELMENDORF, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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