GBW Railcar Services
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — HOCKLEY, TEXAS
| Employer | GBW Railcar Services | Report ID | 2016076013 |
| Address | 17000 Premium Drive | City, State ZIP | HOCKLEY, TEXAS 77447 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Slings |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.02000, -95.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to load a metal part when his right hand was caught between a chain sling and the load, amputating his middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2016, a worker at GBW Railcar Services in HOCKLEY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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