Nialti Manufacturing, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Nialti Manufacturing, LLC | Report ID | 2023032855 |
| Address | 12018 Palmerton Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Planing mills |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was processing ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene inserts on a planer table. The distal portion of his right thumb was amputated by the blade of the planer table.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2023, a worker at Nialti Manufacturing, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with planing mills identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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