Leidos Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEBSTER, TEXAS
| Employer | Leidos Inc. | Report ID | 20191111734 |
| Address | 555 Forge River Road, Suite 150 | City, State ZIP | WEBSTER, TEXAS 77598 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541712 | Inspection # | 1449325 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.54000, -95.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sealing bags with a heat sealer. The employee's right little finger got caught in the sealer, and the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2019, a worker at Leidos Inc. in WEBSTER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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