HEB, LP
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — 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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