Ternium USA, INC.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Crushing injuries — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Ternium USA, INC. | Report ID | 2019065604 |
| Address | 2500 Ron Bean Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71115 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331491 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -93.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a loaded roll cart from the room to the staging area. He was pulling the cart by the handle using an underhand grip and struck a support beam crushing his right thumb between the beam and handle.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2019, a worker at Ternium USA, INC. in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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