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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2017032662 · 3/23/2017 · Excel Machinery Ltd

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral

Employer

Name
Excel Machinery Ltd
Location
12100 Interstate 40 Access Rd, AMARILLO, TEXAS, 79120
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance in the point of operation of a rock crusher. When the retaining pin for the rotor was removed, the employee fell with the rotor into the point of operation. The back of his calves were lacerated and de-gloved by the rotor, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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