Action Gypsum Supply
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Action Gypsum Supply | Report ID | 2024021106 |
| Address | 1201 East 50th Street | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Agitators, mixers earth, mineral |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -101.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a mixing machine. While tightening the chuck/mixer/rotating part, the employee's right hand was caught in the mixer and their little finger was amputated below the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2024, a worker at Action Gypsum Supply in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with agitators, mixers earth, mineral identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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