Global EHS/Bell Flight
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Global EHS/Bell Flight | Report ID | 2019021603 |
| Address | 1700 N. Hwy. 360 | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.77000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a wheel grinder and severely lacerated his thumb. The grinder was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2019, a worker at Global EHS/Bell Flight in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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