Palletone Incorporated
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
| Employer | Palletone Incorporated | Report ID | 2019099681 |
| Address | 1212 Brai Drive | City, State ZIP | PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 |
| Event Date | September 16, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.95000, -94.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam a saw when his left hand touched the rotating blade, lacerating his hand and little finger. As a result, his little finger had to be medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2019, a worker at Palletone Incorporated in PORT ARTHUR, 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 sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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