Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Alpha Testing, Inc., 2209 Wisconsin St., DALLAS, TEXAS 75229
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
Employees were drilling using an auger. They hit rock around 1.5 feet and the injured employee turned around to let his helper know to drop a spoon. The injured employee's jacket sleeve got caught in the auger, pulling him into the auger and causing lacerations to the left shoulder and chest.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Drilling machines, drilling augers
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