Royal Baths Manufacturing Company
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Royal Baths Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2019089051 |
| Address | 14635 Chrisman Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77039 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld circular saw to trim a fiberglass bathtub. The saw kicked back and fell onto the employee's right foot, resulting in a partial amputation of his right big toe.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2019, a worker at Royal Baths Manufacturing Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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