Hole Specialist Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — TOMBALL, TEXAS
| Employer | Hole Specialist Inc | Report ID | 2016032656 |
| Address | 27950 Commercial Park | City, State ZIP | TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Drilling machines, drilling augers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a deep hole drilling machine (honing machine) when the oil pressure head disengaged. The head struck the employee's right hand, amputating his right thumb and right index finger. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2016, a worker at Hole Specialist Inc in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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