HEB Grocery Company, LP
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | HEB Grocery Company, LP | Report ID | 20171010125 |
| Address | 5407 Andrews Hwy | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.99000, -102.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut ribs when he stumbled and lost his balance. He put his hand out to catch himself and it hit the saw blade, amputating the right index finger. He was standing on a floor mat and wearing slip-resistant boots at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2017, a worker at HEB Grocery Company, LP in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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