Custom Heliarc, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS
| Employer | Custom Heliarc, Inc | Report ID | 2021010142 |
| Address | 34430 Sunset Lane | City, State ZIP | BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS 77423 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling metal plate. The drill bit caught the employee's left glove, drawing in the employee's hand and amputating the thumb.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2021, a worker at Custom Heliarc, Inc in BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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