Great Southwestern Construction
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — GRAFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Great Southwestern Construction | Report ID | 2025043645 |
| Address | 32.93573 N, 98.15044 W | City, State ZIP | GRAFORD, TEXAS 76449 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bucket, front-end, and pay loaders |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 212321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -98.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was actively involved in the rigging process and was providing verbal directions to both the forklift operator and the spotter. The operation was temporarily halted after the pole section was raised approximately two to three feet out of the ground to adjust the rigging. The employee walked under the forks and gave direction to lower them. While doing so, the employee placed their right hand on top of the rigged pole for support and used their left hand to adjust the rigging components. The base of the mast came in contact with the employee s right hand, resulting in a laceration and amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2025, a worker at Great Southwestern Construction in GRAFORD, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with bucket, front-end, and pay loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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