Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jett Weld, Inc., 12118 Farm to Market Rd 529, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
At about 1:00 a.m. on February 22, 2019, an employee was using a grinder when it caught the drawstring of his sweater. It pulled up the string and cut the employee's neck.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersGrinders, abraders
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