ACO Mechanical, Ltd.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — KINGSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | ACO Mechanical, Ltd. | Report ID | 2025021491 |
| Address | Ave B and Retama, TAMU Kingsville | City, State ZIP | KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.42000, -97.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up fusion machinery to make a weld in a ditch. The hinged over-pipe clamp swung shut and struck a finger on his hand that was holding the machine in place. The weight and force of the clamp crushed the end of his finger, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2025, a worker at ACO Mechanical, Ltd. in KINGSVILLE, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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