Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Caterpillar, Inc., 4633 Perrin Creek, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78217
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On September 5, 2025, at approximately 7:35 AM, a temporary employee was at the engine block rollover machine. Their left index fingertip was caught and amputated between a pneumatic part and a guard.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Other material and personnel handling machinery n.e.c.
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