Betco Scaffolds
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — HURST, TEXAS
| Employer | Betco Scaffolds | Report ID | 2015129498 |
| Address | 205 W Hurst Blvd | City, State ZIP | HURST, TEXAS 76053 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index fingertip was amputated when a load of 2x4s was placed onto a trailer with a forklift and the load crushed the employee's finger.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2015, a worker at Betco Scaffolds in HURST, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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