M & M Potato, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — CALDWELL, IDAHO
| Employer | M & M Potato, Inc | Report ID | 2016087840 |
| Address | Apple Valley Transload Site, Hwy 26 & Apple Valley | City, State ZIP | CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115114 | Inspection # | 1172436 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -116.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While removing rubbish from an operating potato conveyor, an employee's hand was caught between the belt and roller. The employee suffered a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2016, a worker at M & M Potato, Inc in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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