Deem Structural Services
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | Deem Structural Services | Report ID | 2017021446 |
| Address | 5001 181A Toll Road | City, State ZIP | CEDAR PARK, TEXAS 78613 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.53000, -97.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were carrying a sheet of metal decking. When they went to put the sheet down, one employee's finger was caught between the cement wall and the sheet of metal decking, amputating the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2017, a worker at Deem Structural Services in CEDAR PARK, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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