COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CORINTH, TEXAS
| Employer | COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL | Report ID | 2023054639 |
| Address | 2007 Vintage Circle | City, State ZIP | CORINTH, TEXAS 76210 |
| Event Date | May 24, 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 | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.15000, -97.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 24, 2023, an employee was loading a branch into the back of a trash truck when his hand became caught in the cutting mechanism of the truck. The employee's left middle fingertip was amputated to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL in CORINTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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