HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Polytex Fibers Corp.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Polytex Fibers Corp., 9349 Baythorne Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
While using a utility blade to cut thin plastic film that had collected near the vacuum tube, an employee amputated their left middle fingertip.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Polytex Fibers, Corp.
An employee was helping another employee clear a jam from a bag machine. The bags dislodged, causing the employee's left little fingertip to strike a sharp plate. The plate amputated the fingertip.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Polytex Fibers, Corp.
An employee was attempting to clear accumulating plastic bags in the rejection area with his gloved right hand. His gloved right pinky finger came in contact with the rejection feeder, amputating the fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
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