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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2015030954 · 3/3/2015 · Drake Container Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Scalp
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Paper production machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Drake Container Corporation
Location
1401 Green Grass Drive, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77008
NAICS
322211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The injured employee's hair got caught in the unguarded belts of a die-cutting machine as he was making an adjustment to the machine. His hair and scalp were removed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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