Blacksmith OTR, LLC
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Blacksmith OTR, LLC | Report ID | 2024087242 |
| Address | 3131 Gholson Rd | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76705 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.61000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 1:25 p.m. on August 7, 2024, a temporary employee was operating a foam ring cutter when its pin broke, causing the head to fall and hit his left hand. He suffered a partial amputation to the ring finger, as well as a laceration and nail damage to the middle finger.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2024, a worker at Blacksmith OTR, LLC in WACO, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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