Technetics Group, Enpro Industries Companies
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Technetics Group, Enpro Industries Companies | Report ID | 2022054007 |
| Address | 1700 E. International Speedway Boulavard | City, State ZIP | DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334419 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.06000, -81.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a 1/32 drill bit sleeve. He pressed the sleeve cover closed and the drill bit hung on the lip inside. This caused the drill bit to puncture the case and his right thumb. At that point the drill bit broke off and a piece remained inside his thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2022, a worker at Technetics Group, Enpro Industries Companies in DELAND, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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