H-E-B. L.P.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BELLAIRE, TEXAS
| Employer | H-E-B. L.P. | Report ID | 2023098598 |
| Address | 5106 Bissonnet Street | City, State ZIP | BELLAIRE, TEXAS 77401 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1699258 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a meat bone saw and using a pusher when their hand slipped and struck the blade. Their right middle and index fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at H-E-B. L.P. in BELLAIRE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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