TD*X Associates LP
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — ROBSTOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | TD*X Associates LP | Report ID | 2019010131 |
| Address | 3277 County Road 69 | City, State ZIP | ROBSTOWN, TEXAS 78380 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562211 | Inspection # | 1369925 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.73000, -97.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a conveyor belt when the employee's right arm was caught in the conveyor belt, breaking the forearm, injuring the wrist, and pulling skin from the top of the hand.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2019, a worker at TD*X Associates LP in ROBSTOWN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). 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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