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Empire Steel Erectors, LP

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — AUSTIN, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Empire Steel Erectors, LP in AUSTIN, TEXAS
Employer Empire Steel Erectors, LP Report ID 2020010262
Address 3700 N Hills Drive City, State ZIP AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
Event Date January 9, 2020 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Overhead hoists, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.35000, -97.75000

Incident Narrative

An employee was guiding a hoisted bundle of decking. The decking swung and pinned the employee's left hand against a structural steel frame. His index finger was amputated.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2020, a worker at Empire Steel Erectors, LP in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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