Drake Container Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Drake Container Corporation | Report ID | 2015030954 |
| Address | 1401 Green Grass Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1044798 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee's hair got caught in the unguarded belts of a die-cutting machine as he was making an adjustment to the machine. His hair and scalp were removed.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2015, a worker at Drake Container Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the scalp. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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