Big Creek Sand and Gravel
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PERRYTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Big Creek Sand and Gravel | Report ID | 2015107601 |
| Address | Hwy 70 South Intersection Hwy 83 | City, State ZIP | PERRYTON, TEXAS 79070 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.38000, -100.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the wing gate on an asphalt laydown machine and his right leg was caught in the elevator amputating it above the knee.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2015, a worker at Big Creek Sand and Gravel in PERRYTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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