Natura PCR 2
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — WALLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Natura PCR 2 | Report ID | 2022032626 |
| Address | 18314 Mathis Rd | City, State ZIP | WALLER, TEXAS 77484 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.04000, -95.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading cardboard into a compactor. The compactor's safety door dropped onto his right hand, amputating the tip of his index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2022, a worker at Natura PCR 2 in WALLER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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