Metalforms, LTD
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures and dislocations — BEAUMONT, TEXAS
| Employer | Metalforms, LTD | Report ID | 2022109185 |
| Address | 7218 Garth St | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77705 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -94.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a tube rolling system when their glove was caught in the tube expander, resulting in dislocated and fractured fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2022, a worker at Metalforms, LTD in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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