TSA Processing
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | TSA Processing | Report ID | 2024021144 |
| Address | 2810 East Randol Mill Road | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Industrial surfacing and finishing machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been operating a buffing station from the nearby operator's station. After he entered the buffing station to check the material, his glove came into contact with the rotating buffing wheel, which pulled in his hand and arm and caused friction burns to his arm, chest, and head.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at TSA Processing in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with industrial surfacing and finishing machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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