# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC
> OSHA SIR `20241211227` · 12/5/2024 · ALVIN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), finger(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Agitators, mixers earth, mineral
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC
- **Location:** 5918 S HWY35, ALVIN, TEXAS, 77511
- **NAICS:** 333132
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a ribbon mixer that blends a natural binder and water. The employee's right hand was severely lacerated by the rotating mixer.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*