Danhil containers, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Danhil containers, Inc. | Report ID | 2017043760 |
| Address | 3715 Lucius McCelvey Dr. | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1230600 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.13000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a glue machine when his hand became caught in the chain and sprocket, resulting in lacerations to four fingers and a partial amputation of his pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2017, a worker at Danhil containers, Inc. in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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, amputation.
Context
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