SOUTHEAST TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GALENA PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | SOUTHEAST TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC | Report ID | 2021064535 |
| Address | 210 Magnolia | City, State ZIP | GALENA PARK, TEXAS 77547 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a bolt from a window covering when the window came down, crushing their left pinky finger and resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2021, a worker at SOUTHEAST TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC in GALENA PARK, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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