ISCO Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | ISCO Industries | Report ID | 20231211380 |
| Address | 5610 Almeda-Genoa Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77048 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326191 | Inspection # | 1717375 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.61000, -95.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fusing two HDPE pipes in a machine when the machine amputated his left index and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at ISCO Industries in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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