Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nucor Steel Texas, 8812 US-79, JEWETT, TEXAS 75846
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was taking equipment out of service. He was replacing bolts when a drive roll came down on his left hand, crushing the middle finger and causing injuries to two other fingers.
An employee was lifting a piece of 8-inch channel (450 pounds) while using a no-touch tool to flip it. His right thumb was caught between the material and the tool, and the tip of the thumb was crushed. The employee sustained a fracture to the left thumb and a laceration that required surgery. The employee was hospitalized.
An employee was transferring liquid steel into a buildup area. As he was disconnecting a compressed natural gas hose, it struck him in the face causing a laceration to the jaw and cheek bone area and a potential fracture.
Two employees were struck by the rotary table of a drilling rig while installing caisson. Employee 1 suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, and head trauma. Employee 2 suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, spinal injury, and head trauma.
Employees were felling hazard trees. The injured employee was conducting 'bucking' operations to saw a tree from the road when the tree kicked-back, pinning him against the ground and fracturing his left femur. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
An employee was chaining a vehicle when he had to change tools and the compressor. As the compressor was being charged, the employee stepped near the vehicle to make sure the compressor was attached. Then, he instructed a co-worker to lower the compressor. His right hand was on the compressor and under the chain, causing his ring finger to be crushed.
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