Power Contracting, LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Power Contracting, LLC | Report ID | 2025010975 |
| Address | 6601 Cindy Lane | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Cranes unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand was on the front left outrigger of a 55-ton crane while the outrigger was being retracted. His left index finger was caught in a pinch point, resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2025, a worker at Power Contracting, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with cranes unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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