WESLACO REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — WESLACO, TEXAS
| Employer | WESLACO REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC | Report ID | 2015097240 |
| Address | 906 James Street | City, State ZIP | WESLACO, TEXAS 78596 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.15000, -97.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 09/29/2015, about 10:30 am, an employee rolled a heavy piece of equipment onto his right foot. On 10/09/2015, the employee was hospitalized and had surgery to amputate two toes on the right foot.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2015, a worker at WESLACO REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC in WESLACO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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