FLASHER EQUIPMENT CO.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | FLASHER EQUIPMENT CO. | Report ID | 2017109898 |
| Address | Davis Ranch Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78254 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.53000, -98.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an auger to dig a hole for a sign. The auger bit went down approximately 3.5 feet when it reached clay soil, which pulled the auger down toward the ground. The employee's right middle fingertip was then caught and amputated between the auger handle and the sidewalk.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2017, a worker at FLASHER EQUIPMENT CO. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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