Circle M Partners LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BIG SANDY, TEXAS
| Employer | Circle M Partners LLC | Report ID | 2023021779 |
| Address | 14449 State HWY 155 S | City, State ZIP | BIG SANDY, TEXAS 75797 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | 1654349 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.57000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing crawfish using the washing machine when the tip of his glove was drawn into the chain on the pulley system. His left hand was pulled into the belt. The employee then used his right hand to pull his left hand free, resulting in four left fingertip amputations and two right finger fractures.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2023, a worker at Circle M Partners LLC in BIG SANDY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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