Powell HD, Inc
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — VICTORIA, TEXAS
| Employer | Powell HD, Inc | Report ID | 2021086429 |
| Address | Lone Star Overnight, 3708 E. Rio Grande | City, State ZIP | VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1546205 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.80000, -96.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lowering a vehicle's lift gate. A spring broke and the gate crashed down on the employee's feet, amputating both big toes.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2021, a worker at Powell HD, Inc in VICTORIA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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