INTERCERAMIC INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | INTERCERAMIC INC. | Report ID | 2020098637 |
| Address | 2333 S. JUPITER ROAD | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75041 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Kilns |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -96.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a tile cart that was on an automated track into a dryer. The employee got caught between two carts and was struck by a cart. The employee sustained a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2020, a worker at INTERCERAMIC INC. in GARLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with kilns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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