PLW Waterworks, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | PLW Waterworks, LLC | Report ID | 2018010258 |
| Address | 13101 Leopard St. | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78410 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.85000, -97.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to bolt in two flanges on a 72-inch pipe when his left thumb was caught in the flange, partially amputating his thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2018, a worker at PLW Waterworks, LLC in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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