TK Holdings, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | TK Holdings, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021036 |
| Address | 4611 Wiseman Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78251 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336360 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.46000, -98.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a spot welding machine, reached for a bolt, and crushed the right index finger in the welder.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2017, a worker at TK Holdings, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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