PROGRESO CO-OP GIN, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — PROGRESO, TEXAS
| Employer | PROGRESO CO-OP GIN, INC. | Report ID | 2020054599 |
| Address | 520 S Bussiness FM 1015 | City, State ZIP | PROGRESO, TEXAS 78579 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Flashing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | 1475885 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.09000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting flashing on a machine when the flashing stabbed his hand between the index finger and thumb, cutting a tendon. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2020, a worker at PROGRESO CO-OP GIN, INC. in PROGRESO, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with flashing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2020 | Gulisek Construction, LLC | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Columbia University - Residential | NEW YORK, NEW YORK | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Houston Steel Plates, LLC | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Manac Trailers USA, Inc. | ORAN, MISSOURI | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. | BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 29, 2019 | Enbridge Energy | PONTIAC, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 26, 2020 | Ortho-Molecular Products Inc | STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Vortex Industries, Inc. | AUSTIN, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |