Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Name: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at Spiradrill
Start: 5/18/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023054443 · 5/18/2023 · Spiradrill

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name: Spiradrill
Location: 112 Farm to Market Road 153, SMITHVILLE, TEXAS, 78957
NAICS: 333995
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using a hydraulic press to repair a hydraulic tool that was stuck in the open position. Upon adding downward pressure from the hydraulic press, the tool's hydraulic quick coupler broke and released the ball bearing inside the coupler. The ball bearing struck the employee in the abdomen, resulting in lacerations and abrasions. The ball bearing also penetrated the employee's abdomen.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown