HEB Distribution Center
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | HEB Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024053902 |
| Address | 4710 N PanAm Expressway, [HEB BAKERY PLANT] | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Air compressors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.47000, -98.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a tank diverter valve after removal and applying compressed air to an open valve when they sustained a partial amputation to their left index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2024, a worker at HEB Distribution Center in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 436 severe injury reports involving "Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning injuries.
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