# Avulsions, enucleations at EVAPTECH, INC.
> OSHA SIR `20181010752` · 10/18/2018 · LA PORTE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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