ATCO PRODUCTS, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — FERRIS, TEXAS
| Employer | ATCO PRODUCTS, INC. | Report ID | 20231211011 |
| Address | 601 SOUTH IH-45 | City, State ZIP | FERRIS, TEXAS 75125 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Cabinets, cases-display, storage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -96.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a rolling cabinet so she could clean an area. An electrical motor, stored on top of the cabinet, fell off and hit the employee on the toes of her left foot. The toes were medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at ATCO PRODUCTS, INC. in FERRIS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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