Sigma Tube and Bar LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sigma Tube and Bar LLC | Report ID | 2016054674 |
| Address | 14315 W Hardy Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331491 | Inspection # | 1151731 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -95.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was draining fluid from a cut pipe. He took the magnet, which was raised by a crane, and raised one end of the two pieces of pipe. One of the pieces rolled loose of the magnet and the material fell onto the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2016, a worker at Sigma Tube and Bar LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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