Berger Horticultural Product
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | Berger Horticultural Product | Report ID | 2018021973 |
| Address | 8822 TEXAS HIGHWAY 19 NORTH | City, State ZIP | SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS 75482 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Loaders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.26000, -95.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was closing the door on his loader when his left thumb was caught between the vertical frame and the door. His left thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2018, a worker at Berger Horticultural Product in SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with loaders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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