Masterduct
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Masterduct | Report ID | 2018088646 |
| Address | 4545 Pine Timber Suite 324 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83000, -95.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at a press when his right hand was caught between the press and a fixture he was bending, resulting in a partial amputation of his right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2018, a worker at Masterduct in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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