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Nordex USA Inc

Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nordex USA Inc in LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
Employer Nordex USA Inc Report ID 2020109307
Address San Roman Wind Farm, 40624 FM 510 City, State ZIP LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS 78566
Event Date October 1, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified Source of Injury Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 333611 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.17000, -97.39000

Incident Narrative

An employee was checking a safety valve in a wind turbine hub. The valve separated from the mechanism and struck the employee's hand, causing a 2 1/2-inch laceration.

Incident Summary

On October 1, 2020, a worker at Nordex USA Inc in LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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