CoreCoUSA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RICHLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | CoreCoUSA, Inc. | Report ID | 2022021332 |
| Address | Moss Project Site, 8805 SW County Road 2110 | City, State ZIP | RICHLAND, TEXAS 76681 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541690 | Inspection # | 1579353 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.90000, -96.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling and, while connecting an auger, his finger and glove became caught in the auger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2022, a worker at CoreCoUSA, Inc. in RICHLAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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, amputation.
Context
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