ACME BRICK
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ELGIN, TEXAS
| Employer | ACME BRICK | Report ID | 2016076830 |
| Address | 1776 MACDADE RD | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, TEXAS 78621 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bricks and pavers |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327121 | Inspection # | 1166097 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -97.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling bricks off of carts that were being moved forward by a forklift. The forklift operator moved the cart forward while the employee's hands were still on the brick, causing his right hand to smash against the metal surface and amputating his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2016, a worker at ACME BRICK in ELGIN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bricks and pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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