SACHEM INC.

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — CLEBURNE, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at SACHEM INC. in CLEBURNE, TEXAS
Employer SACHEM INC. Report ID 2021053786
Address 2311 Pipeline Road City, State ZIP CLEBURNE, TEXAS 76033
Event Date May 7, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate Source of Injury Doors, except garage and vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 325199 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.38000, -97.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was submitting samples to the analytical lab. While trying to balance and pick up sample containers, the employee placed their hand on the hinged side of a doorway. The door closed on their finger and partially amputated the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 7, 2021, a worker at SACHEM INC. in CLEBURNE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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