Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Valmont Industries - United Galvanizing, 6123 Cunningham Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
on , Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing to raise a steel frame using an overhead crane and chain sling. The tip of the crane hook was being used to raise the frame. After the frame was raised 6-12 inches from the floor, the employee went to position the chain and the frame fell onto his left hand. He sustained amputations to the middle, ring, and pinky fingers and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedStructural metal materials, n.e.c.