Avulsions, enucleations

Name: Avulsions, enucleations at EVAPTECH, INC.
Start: 10/18/2018

1 hospitalization · 20181010752 · 10/18/2018 · EVAPTECH, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: Drills-stationary
Secondary source: Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name: EVAPTECH, INC.
Location: PraxAir - LaPorte, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
NAICS: 333415
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee saw another employee using a power drill with a wobbling drill bit. The employee was attempting to adjust it with his gloved hand on the chuck when the drill turned on. His right middle finger was caught in the rotating chuck, causing a fingertip avulsion.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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