Inteplast Group Ltd
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — LOLITA, TEXAS
| Employer | Inteplast Group Ltd | Report ID | 2018022014 |
| Address | 101 Inteplast Blvd | City, State ZIP | LOLITA, TEXAS 77971 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.79000, -96.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a die tool to remove a die blade when his left pinky finger was caught between the tool and the blade, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2018, a worker at Inteplast Group Ltd in LOLITA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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