Shintech Inc
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Amputations involving bone loss — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Shintech Inc | Report ID | 2024021768 |
| Address | 5618 Texas 332 | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Drives, belts, chains |
| Secondary Source | Machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.99000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing/squatting about 2 feet from a rake sprocket, preparing to take pictures of the equipment. A roller chain whipped out and struck the employee's right hand, amputating the little finger, lacerating and fracturing other fingers, and fracturing the right radius.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2024, a worker at Shintech Inc in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with drives, belts, chains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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