Monroe Group, Ltd
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Monroe Group, Ltd | Report ID | 20181010496 |
| Address | 520 Third Avenue North | City, State ZIP | TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77590 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624229 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.38000, -94.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to start a lawn mower. When he pulled the cord, the mower lifted and landed on his left foot, resulting in a partial amputation of his big toe. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2018, a worker at Monroe Group, Ltd in TEXAS CITY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lawn mowers-nonriding, powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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