Vasq Sheetmetal LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Vasq Sheetmetal LLC | Report ID | 2016054128 |
| Address | 6529 Beverly Hill St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pre-fabricating duct work when he hit his right pinky finger with the hammer on the sharp edge of the duct, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at Vasq Sheetmetal LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hammers, except sledge-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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