PPG Industries, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CARROLLTON, TEXAS
| Employer | PPG Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2015107677 |
| Address | 1900 N Josey Ln | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Grates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning sludge from the storm water/spill collection sump at the tanker unload area. He was attempting to return a section of heavy metal grate back into the operational position when he amputated his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2015, a worker at PPG Industries, Inc. in CARROLLTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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