Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Struck by falling object unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Report ID | 2024021660 |
| Address | 17000 IH 10 W | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78257 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Other amusement rides | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -98.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance work on a rollercoaster. A handheld impact drill fell from a board onto the employee's hand, causing a lifted fingernail as well as a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2024, a worker at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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