United Rentals
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DEER PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | United Rentals | Report ID | 2022098462 |
| Address | 1718 West 13th Street | City, State ZIP | DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger was pinched between two pieces of steel that were on a forklift, causing a contusion and amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2022, a worker at United Rentals in DEER PARK, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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