Matheson Tri Gas
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MEADOWS PLACE, TEXAS
| Employer | Matheson Tri Gas | Report ID | 20161212064 |
| Address | 10430 Mula Rd | City, State ZIP | MEADOWS PLACE, TEXAS 77477 |
| Event Date | December 30, 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 | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.63000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the cable on the electric hoist when his left index finger got caught up in the hoist cable and the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2016, a worker at Matheson Tri Gas in MEADOWS PLACE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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