Polytex Fibers, Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Polytex Fibers, Corp. | Report ID | 20181212885 |
| Address | 9341 Baythorne Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.84000, -95.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear accumulating plastic bags in the rejection area with his gloved right hand. His gloved right pinky finger came in contact with the rejection feeder, amputating the fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2018, a worker at Polytex Fibers, Corp. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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