Gibson & Associates, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Gibson & Associates, Inc. | Report ID | 2019066586 |
| Address | US Highway 75 and Forest Lane | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75243 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bridges, dams, locks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was part of a crew replacing a joint on a bridge. As he was pushing and pulling to get the joint in position, his finger got caught between the concrete and steel joint, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2019, a worker at Gibson & Associates, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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