Dunn Pallet Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PORT NECHES, TEXAS
| Employer | Dunn Pallet Company | Report ID | 20231110394 |
| Address | 516 Orchard Ave. | City, State ZIP | PORT NECHES, TEXAS 77651 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1710848 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.97000, -93.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam in a gang saw when their left index finger contacted the blade(s) and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2023, a worker at Dunn Pallet Company in PORT NECHES, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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