Poly-America, L.P.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Poly-America, L.P. | Report ID | 2016010489 |
| Address | 2000 W. Marshall Drive | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lathes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | 1119103 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a lathe when his sleeve got caught in the rotating shaft. His left arm was pulled in and broken.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2016, a worker at Poly-America, L.P. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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