TYLER, TEXAS—
Trane US, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Trane US, Inc., 6200 Troup Hwy, TYLER, TEXAS 75707 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a corner post part stacker to determine if there were any faulty sensors. The machine cycled and pushed a slide mechanism into the employee's hand, amputating the tip of the ring finger at the first joint.
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