Valeron Strength Films
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Valeron Strength Films | Report ID | 20201211926 |
| Address | 9505 Bamboo Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.84000, -95.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was machining a steel roller on a manual lathe. The employee's hands came into contact with the roller, causing an amputation to the right index finger and a fracture to the left hand.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2020, a worker at Valeron Strength Films in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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