Katoen Matie Gulf Coast, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Katoen Matie Gulf Coast, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098902 |
| Address | 10925 SH 225 | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65000, -95.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at the labeler station located in the conveyor system. His hand was caught between the moving pallet and the reflector of the photo eye sensor, amputating his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2016, a worker at Katoen Matie Gulf Coast, Inc. in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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