Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Fractures and soft tissue injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tricon Precast Limited, 21248 Old Nacogdoches Road, NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78132
on — Fractures and soft tissue injuries, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
Three employees were working on a pressure washer machine when one employee's hand was caught in the belt and pulley, resulting in a fracture to the right middle fingertip and tendon damage.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Pressure washers
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