Shawcor Inspections Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Shawcor Inspections Services | Report ID | 2021097805 |
| Address | 14805 Yorktown Plaza Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Furniture and fixtures, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing inspection services on a pipe that had been placed on two stands. The pipe rolled off the stands and struck the employee's right ring finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2021, a worker at Shawcor Inspections Services in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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