Forterra Pipe & Precast
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Forterra Pipe & Precast | Report ID | 2017054686 |
| Address | 11201 FM 529 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Grates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327332 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.88000, -95.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to move a 308-pound galvanized grate. The chain slipped in the hook and the grate struck the employee's left pinky finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at Forterra Pipe & Precast in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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