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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2016021555 · 2/21/2016 · Owens Corning, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Owens Corning, LLC
Location
3700 North Interstate Highway 35 East, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS, 75165
NAICS
327993
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about February 21, 2016, at approximately 9:40 a.m., an employee operating a wool separator machine was attempting to clear a jam when his hand was caught in the machine. He suffered an avulsion that required hospitalization for stitches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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