Structural Technologies Solutions, LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Structural Technologies Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2025032460 |
| Address | 818 East Sam Houston Parkway South | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77503 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stationary drills, milling machinery |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill press to drill holes in steel plate. His glove was caught by the drill bit and his left hand was pulled in, resulting in fractures to two fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2025, a worker at Structural Technologies Solutions, LLC in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary drills, milling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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