Comal County Erectors LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Comal County Erectors LLC | Report ID | 2023076502 |
| Address | Waters Edge Building 2, 7515 Inner Circle DR | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78235 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.34000, -98.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a tilt wall brace when the foot of the brace rotated and pinched his right ring finger through his glove. His fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2023, a worker at Comal County Erectors LLC in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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