TBC RETAIL GROUP, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | TBC RETAIL GROUP, INC. | Report ID | 2021054349 |
| Address | 2611 South Loop West | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.67000, -95.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee finished an oil change and was cleaning the car's engine when his pinky fingertip was amputated by the fan belt.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2021, a worker at TBC RETAIL GROUP, INC. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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