BRYAN, TEXAS·
Knife River Corporation South
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Knife River Corporation South, 6310 TX-21, BRYAN, TEXAS 77807 on , Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the thumb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning the cylinder on a 55-gallon barrel pump. While he was cleaning built-up material from under the baseplate, the piston started moving and caught his thumb against the seat. Three-quarters of an inch of the thumb was degloved; he was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212321). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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