Capform, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Capform, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032422 |
| Address | 101 Red River | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.26000, -97.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a screw jack when it became stuck. When he tried to move the screw jack, it fell and amputated his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2016, a worker at Capform, Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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