Advanced Water Well Technologies
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — CASTROVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Advanced Water Well Technologies | Report ID | 2024076287 |
| Address | 465 Private Rd | City, State ZIP | CASTROVILLE, TEXAS 78056 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drill apparatus |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.54000, -98.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting water pipes, which were being lowered by an elevator that handles pipes. The pipes were lowered onto the employee's fingers, crushing the left middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2024, a worker at Advanced Water Well Technologies in CASTROVILLE, TEXAS suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drilling machines, drill apparatus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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