POINT COMFORT, TEXAS·2019-02-14

Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, 201 Formosa Drive, POINT COMFORT, TEXAS 77978 on 2019-02-14, Crushing injuries, affecting the fingertip(s).

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Final narrative

An employee was handling a catalyst hoist. As he tried to stop the load from swinging, his left little finger was caught between the hoist and a handrail. The fingertip was crushed.

Hospitalized Fingertip(s) Material and personnel hoists

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