Drilltec Technologies Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Drilltec Technologies Corporation | Report ID | 2015021225 |
| Address | 10875 Kempwood Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, rolling, shaping machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.82000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about 2/6/15 at approximately 3:25 p.m., a worker was operating metal roller equipment. The worker turned on the switch and began feeding the sheet metal into the roller. Once a piece of sheet metal is placed into the rollers the machine begins the process of rolling the sheet metal into a cylinder form. The worker then began feeding another piece of metal through the rollers. At the same time, he reached over and removed the previously formed cylinder. The worker's glove was caught by the roller, which pulled his hand into the machine. The machine crushed his right hand.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2015, a worker at Drilltec Technologies Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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