Gatesco, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Gatesco, Inc. | Report ID | 2018033098 |
| Address | 8400 Broadway Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77061 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2018 | 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 | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1311257 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.66000, -95.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a table saw to cut lumber when the saw back fed and then became stuck. As he tried to unjam the saw, the blade contacted his left hand, amputating two fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2018, a worker at Gatesco, Inc. in HOUSTON, 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 table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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