Ergon Refining Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Ergon Refining Inc | Report ID | 20231110122 |
| Address | Ergon Refining Fuels Terminal | City, State ZIP | VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Other structural elements, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.38000, -90.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a dock hose when their fingers were caught between the hose flange and the top rail of the dock, resulting in a partial finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at Ergon Refining Inc in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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