Rigid Global Buildings LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Rigid Global Buildings LLC | Report ID | 2024054465 |
| Address | 18933 Aldine Westfield | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2024 | Outcome | 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 | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Clamps, couplings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1750706 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a flange line machine and pushing a flange aside using the material holder vises when the holders came down and pinched his right index finger between the holder and the material. He sustained an amputation of the finger.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2024, a worker at Rigid Global Buildings LLC in HOUSTON, 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 welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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