Fluor Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Fluor Corporation | Report ID | 2017021707 |
| Address | 1 Flour Daniel Drive | City, State ZIP | SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | 1213406 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -95.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of plywood on a table saw when his left glove and hand were caught and pulled into the saw blade, amputating his index and middle fingers and lacerating his ring finger.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at Fluor Corporation in SUGAR LAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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