Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Energy Transfer Partners, 31067 US Hwy 285, ORLA, TEXAS 79770
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was installing a belt on the regeneration fan at the facility when their left little finger was caught between the fan belt and motor sheave, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Machinery unspecified
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