Alsco Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Alsco Inc. | Report ID | 20231211468 |
| Address | 1200 Oliver St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77007 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was throwing blankets onto a blanket folding and stacking machine. A blanket got stuck in the machine and she attempted to remove it when the machine contacted her right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2023, a worker at Alsco Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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