Carbon Graphite Materials Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BROCTON, NEW YORK
| Employer | Carbon Graphite Materials Inc. | Report ID | 2016088023 |
| Address | 115 Central Avenue | City, State ZIP | BROCTON, NEW YORK 14716 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327992 | Inspection # | 1174797 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.39000, -79.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a milling machine was hospitalized with a broken leg after being struck by the door of the machine.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2016, a worker at Carbon Graphite Materials Inc. in BROCTON, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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