SACHEM INC.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — 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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