Wes-Tex Co-Op Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — ODONNELL, TEXAS
| Employer | Wes-Tex Co-Op Inc | Report ID | 20211110008 |
| Address | 1301 S. Loop 76 | City, State ZIP | ODONNELL, TEXAS 79351 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Picking, carding, combing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -101.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an auger. The blade caught his finger and amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2021, a worker at Wes-Tex Co-Op Inc in ODONNELL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with picking, carding, combing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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