Hannibal / Lex JV, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Hannibal / Lex JV, LLC | Report ID | 2017065277 |
| Address | 6501 Bingle Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337215 | Inspection # | 1239241 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using the punch press side of an iron worker machine to punch holes out of a piece of steel when his right pinky finger went under the hold-down dog area of the punch press. The press actuated and amputated his pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2017, a worker at Hannibal / Lex JV, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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