Estes Express Lines
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — BEAUMONT, TEXAS
| Employer | Estes Express Lines | Report ID | 2025054248 |
| Address | 3050 Liberty Ave | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Trucks with mounted machines, equipment unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.08000, -94.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a lift gate on the back of a trailer when his right middle finger was caught between two pieces. The employee sustained a fractured finger and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2025, a worker at Estes Express Lines in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with trucks with mounted machines, equipment unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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