Gates Machine Tool Repair, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — MANVEL, TEXAS
| Employer | Gates Machine Tool Repair, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021033 |
| Address | 7102 Bissell St. | City, State ZIP | MANVEL, TEXAS 77578 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1131007 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.46000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting a swivel from one side of the shop to the other. As he was getting ready to lower the swivel to connect it to another machine, the bottom part dropped onto his right pinky finger. The employee was transported to the hospital where his finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2016, a worker at Gates Machine Tool Repair, Inc. in MANVEL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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