The L.E. Myers Co
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS
| Employer | The L.E. Myers Co | Report ID | 2023087840 |
| Address | 16522 Anchor Way | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS 77554 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.19000, -94.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling a 3-part composite power pole that was approximately 60 feet in length. As the employee went to align the sections, his right middle finger was amputated at the middle knuckle in the bolt hole.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at The L.E. Myers Co in JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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