Forterra Pipe and Precast
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Forterra Pipe and Precast | Report ID | 2016076402 |
| Address | 1000 N. McArther Blvd | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327332 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a straight cut machine and amputated the right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2016, a worker at Forterra Pipe and Precast in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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