Clifton Moulding Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — CLIFTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Clifton Moulding Corporation | Report ID | 2023109825 |
| Address | 100 S. Avenue B | City, State ZIP | CLIFTON, TEXAS 76634 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.78000, -97.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A saw blade detached from equipment, moved across the floor, and struck an employee's foot amputating the big toe.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2023, a worker at Clifton Moulding Corporation in CLIFTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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