Magnesita Refractories
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Bruises, contusions — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Magnesita Refractories | Report ID | 2015052721 |
| Address | 425 South Salem Church Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17408 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327125 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -76.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the door liners of the Bucher holding mixer when a press started closing the gate on his left forearm. He sustained bruising and swelling on his forearm. The gate valve was locked out at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2015, a worker at Magnesita Refractories in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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