Texas Western Management Partners LP
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Western Management Partners LP | Report ID | 2021076106 |
| Address | Houston Marriot Energy Corridor, 16011 Katy Freeway | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77094 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1544895 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a large laundry ironer/steamer. His finger got caught in a rotating chain, and his right index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2021, a worker at Texas Western Management Partners LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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