Spiradrill
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SMITHVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Spiradrill | Report ID | 2023054443 |
| Address | 112 Farm to Market Road 153 | City, State ZIP | SMITHVILLE, TEXAS 78957 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333995 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.03000, -97.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hydraulic press to repair a hydraulic tool that was stuck in the open position. Upon adding downward pressure from the hydraulic press, the tool's hydraulic quick coupler broke and released the ball bearing inside the coupler. The ball bearing struck the employee in the abdomen, resulting in lacerations and abrasions. The ball bearing also penetrated the employee's abdomen.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2023, a worker at Spiradrill in SMITHVILLE, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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