Railworks Track Systems Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — CLUTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Railworks Track Systems Inc | Report ID | 2017065024 |
| Address | 5602 TX-332 | City, State ZIP | CLUTE, TEXAS 77531 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.99000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing preventive maintenance on railroad switches and a pressure-actuated rail greaser. He was attempting to reinstall the connecting bar for the greaser. When he picked up the bar from the middle joint, the joint straightened and amputated his left middle finger distal tip.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2017, a worker at Railworks Track Systems Inc in CLUTE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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