GlassCraft Direct Door Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | GlassCraft Direct Door Co. | Report ID | 2022076273 |
| Address | 2002 Brittmoore Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.81000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a glazing door bead panel using a miter saw. The saw lacerated the employee's right middle finger resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2022, a worker at GlassCraft Direct Door Co. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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