Forterra Pipe and precast, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SHAWNEE, KANSAS
| Employer | Forterra Pipe and precast, LLC | Report ID | 2021097979 |
| Address | 23600 West 40th Street | City, State ZIP | SHAWNEE, KANSAS 66226 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Concrete or clay pipes and conduits |
| Secondary Source | Concrete or clay pipes and conduits | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.05000, -94.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a 40-pound concrete pipe. The employee's right index finger was pinched between the pipe and another concrete piece, resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Forterra Pipe and precast, LLC in SHAWNEE, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with concrete or clay pipes and conduits identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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