Tokio Coop Gin
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — TOKIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Tokio Coop Gin | Report ID | 20181212861 |
| Address | 1413 FM 1780 | City, State ZIP | TOKIO, TEXAS 79376 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -102.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pumping diesel at a fuel pump. The pump was not working due to a loose belt. The employee attempted to repair the loose belt and his right had was caught between the belt and pulley. When the belt engaged, the tip of his right thumb was amputated at the nail.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2018, a worker at Tokio Coop Gin in TOKIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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