Win-Con Enterprises, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
| Employer | Win-Con Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054016 |
| Address | 483 N West End Ave. | City, State ZIP | NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78130 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327215 | Inspection # | 1230519 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -98.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an industrial drill press when his glove became caught in the drill bit. The drill bit then amputated his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2017, a worker at Win-Con Enterprises, Inc. in NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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