PPG Industries, Inc
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — ENNIS, TEXAS
| Employer | PPG Industries, Inc | Report ID | 2024053974 |
| Address | 2803 Spur 469 | City, State ZIP | ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 |
| Event Date | May 6, 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 | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.33000, -96.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a clog out of a line when the air line was pulled from the valve depleting the air in it, which caused the valve to close on their left thumb. They sustained a partial amputation of the top of the thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2024, a worker at PPG Industries, Inc in ENNIS, 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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