Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — POINT COMFORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas | Report ID | 2019021696 |
| Address | 201 Formosa Drive | City, State ZIP | POINT COMFORT, TEXAS 77978 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Material and personnel hoists |
| Secondary Source | Handrails, banisters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.69000, -96.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a catalyst hoist. As he tried to stop the load from swinging, his left little finger was caught between the hoist and a handrail. The fingertip was crushed.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2019, a worker at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas in POINT COMFORT, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with material and personnel hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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