Boral Concrete Products
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — PALESTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Boral Concrete Products | Report ID | 2018066079 |
| Address | 2500 West Reagan | City, State ZIP | PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Motors other than vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.73000, -95.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a chain when the motor fell, pulling on the chain. The employee's middle finger was caught between the chain and the sprocket and amputated at the tip.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2018, a worker at Boral Concrete Products in PALESTINE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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