Canalco, Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Canalco, Inc | Report ID | 20231110438 |
| Address | 2801 N. Harwood St. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.79000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a corded high-torque electric drill to mix waterproofing materials. As he tried to remove the mixer from the bucket, the mixing paddle shaft caught the glove on his left hand. The glove was wrapped around the shaft as the drill spun, resulting in the amputation of his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2023, a worker at Canalco, Inc in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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