Delek Renewables, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Delek Renewables, LLC | Report ID | 20231110521 |
| Address | 823 State Highway 15 N. | City, State ZIP | NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI 38652 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.53000, -88.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading glycerol byproduct into a trailer. A plunger valve slipped out of his hand, lacerating his right ring finger and amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at Delek Renewables, LLC in NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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