Rio Grande Electric Co-Op Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | Rio Grande Electric Co-Op Inc | Report ID | 2021119488 |
| Address | 3204 Valley Street | City, State ZIP | CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS 78834 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -99.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A brake caliper fell from a rotor during installation, crushing the tip of an employee's right little finger. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2021, a worker at Rio Grande Electric Co-Op Inc in CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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