Larsen-Tella LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Larsen-Tella LLC | Report ID | 2024076214 |
| Address | 3401 Nafta Parkway | City, State ZIP | BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78526 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.95000, -97.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting a screw into position on a production part to weld with a spot welder. The spot welder tip crushed the employee's left thumb tip against the part and the injury required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2024, a worker at Larsen-Tella LLC in BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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