Sabre Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | Sabre Industries | Report ID | 2023010291 |
| Address | 3575 Pollock Dr. | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77301 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.36000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing two pipes on a band saw. His right hand was placed between the pipes when the pressure switch was activated. The two pipes rolled together and the employee sustained an avulsion to right index finger, amputation of the right middle fingertip and distal finger fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2023, a worker at Sabre Industries in CONROE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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