FREEPORT, TEXAS·2025-10-18

Shintech Inc

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Shintech Inc, 5618 E Highway 332, FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 on 2025-10-18, Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the other finger(s) n.e.c..

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Final narrative

An employee was troubleshooting dispersing equipment. A belt and pulley system was energized, and the moving belt caught the employee's right ring finger. He suffered a partial amputation at the first knuckle, below the nail.

Hospitalized Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Machinery unspecified

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