Primoris Distribution Services, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — TERRELL, TEXAS
| Employer | Primoris Distribution Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2021087312 |
| Address | 503 South Adelaida Street | City, State ZIP | TERRELL, TEXAS 75161 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -96.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging a steel road plate. The tip of the employee's right middle finger was caught between a lifting chain and a lifting ring. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2021, a worker at Primoris Distribution Services, Inc. in TERRELL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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