Alpha Testing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Alpha Testing, Inc. | Report ID | 20201211934 |
| Address | 2209 Wisconsin St. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75229 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -96.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were drilling using an auger. They hit rock around 1.5 feet and the injured employee turned around to let his helper know to drop a spoon. The injured employee's jacket sleeve got caught in the auger, pulling him into the auger and causing lacerations to the left shoulder and chest.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2020, a worker at Alpha Testing, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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