McDaniel Metals Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | McDaniel Metals Inc. | Report ID | 2016099151 |
| Address | 1318 Buschong | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77039 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2016 | 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press, punching holes in nail plates. As she was doing this, the machine malfunctioned and a double stroke resulted. The employee attempted to free the nail plate from the machine and the ram plate came down and crushed her left hand. The employee was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2016, a worker at McDaniel Metals Inc. 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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