Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Power Contracting, LLC, 6601 Cindy Lane, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee's hand was on the front left outrigger of a 55-ton crane while the outrigger was being retracted. His left index finger was caught in a pinch point, resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Cranes unspecified
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