Swiff-Train Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Swiff-Train Company | Report ID | 2019065919 |
| Address | 10850 Train Court | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.84000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to cut a sample ceramic tile piece when the saw blade cut her right pinky finger, resulting in amputation of the finger.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at Swiff-Train Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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