Rush Truck Center
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BUDA, TEXAS
| Employer | Rush Truck Center | Report ID | 2019054837 |
| Address | 16870 IH 35 South | City, State ZIP | BUDA, TEXAS 78610 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.06000, -97.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a part on a grinding wheel when his finger came into contact with the grinding wheel, resulting in a de-gloving of his finger and bone loss.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2019, a worker at Rush Truck Center in BUDA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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