Swiff-Train LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Swiff-Train LLC | Report ID | 2017065347 |
| Address | 10850 Train Court | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.84000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing a 2x4 to the end cap of a shelving rack in the warehouse when the 2x4 slipped and partially amputated the employee's left pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2017, a worker at Swiff-Train LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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