Abelardo Galindo
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Abelardo Galindo | Report ID | 2019033199 |
| Address | 5306 W Davis | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75211 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1389500 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -96.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a tortilla making machine when the employee's left hand was caught between a piston and a door. The employee's left hand and wrist were crushed.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2019, a worker at Abelardo Galindo in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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