HEB, LP

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at HEB, LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer HEB, LP Report ID 2022119838
Address 5609 Uvalde Road City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049
Event Date November 8, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Butchering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 424410 Inspection # 1634103
GPS Coordinates 29.80000, -95.18000

Incident Narrative

At about 11:30 a.m. on November 8, 2022, an employee was using a meat saw to cut bone parts. The blade struck the bone, causing the meat to move. The employee's left thumb came in contact with the blade of the saw, amputating the tip.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2022, a worker at HEB, LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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