BRH-Garver Construction, LP
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | BRH-Garver Construction, LP | Report ID | 2017099050 |
| Address | Memorial Drive at, Carnarvon Drive (Intersection) | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | 1274538 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -95.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging a steel casing for relocation when the casing slipped, causing the employee to lose balance. The casing hit the ground/wall, and the employee's right hand was caught between the casing and a solid object, amputating the middle and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2017, a worker at BRH-Garver Construction, LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | Kansas City Power and Light Co. | SPEARVILLE, KANSAS | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Joon, LLC | CUSSETA, ALABAMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 23, 2016 | DCMM Rental One, Ltd. | FORT WORTH, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 19, 2015 | Kelly Tractor, Inc | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Griner Drilling Service | SAINT FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. | WALLER, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Greer Steel Company | DOVER, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | JF Acquisition LLC dba JF Petroleum Group | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |