Paradigm Metals Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Paradigm Metals Incorporated | Report ID | 2018021293 |
| Address | 15811 Vision Drive | City, State ZIP | PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS 78660 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1294986 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.45000, -97.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the vertical mill press when the employee's jacket sleeve came in contact with the rotating counter bore bit. His left arm was pulled around the machine fracturing it and also causing many lacerations.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2018, a worker at Paradigm Metals Incorporated in PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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