UPS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — STAFFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 20171211440 |
| Address | 13922 Stafford Rd | City, State ZIP | STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam a conveyor belt when his right jacket sleeve was caught in the tail guard, resulting in a cut and bruises to his right arm.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2017, a worker at UPS in STAFFORD, TEXAS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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