Polytech Fibers LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Polytech Fibers LLC | Report ID | 20161110360 |
| Address | 2017 Highway 411 N | City, State ZIP | CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA 30705 |
| Event Date | November 2, 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 | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.70000, -84.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to remove a piece of yarn from a stretcher machine roller, an employee's right arm was caught and severely fractured in the roller. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery. The machine was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2016, a worker at Polytech Fibers LLC in CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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