Miller Springs Materials
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Miller Springs Materials | Report ID | 2020087457 |
| Address | 1310 Moores Mill Road | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Dump truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.15000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were securing a tarp to a dump trailer. The tailgate smashed one employee's left little finger, causing an amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2020, a worker at Miller Springs Materials in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with dump truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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