Weldfit Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Weldfit Corporation | Report ID | 2022010528 |
| Address | 4133 Southerland Rd., Machine shop | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| 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 | Metalworking lathes |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | 1573262 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83000, -95.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using emery to polish a shaft on a manual lathe when his work glove was caught in the shaft. His right middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2022, a worker at Weldfit Corporation in HOUSTON, 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 metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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