EURECAT US, INC.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | EURECAT US, INC. | Report ID | 20241211856 |
| Address | 13100 Bay Park Rd | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77507 |
| Event Date | December 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Clothing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | 1795929 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65000, -95.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing next to a moving conveyor belt. Their left pant leg was caught in the belt resulting in a left leg fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 24, 2024, a worker at EURECAT US, INC. in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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