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International Paper Company

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Other burns, unspecified — EDINBURG, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at International Paper Company in EDINBURG, TEXAS
Employer International Paper Company Report ID 2017032040
Address 1501 N. Closner Blvd City, State ZIP EDINBURG, TEXAS 78541
Event Date March 4, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other burns, unspecified Body Part Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322211 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.31000, -98.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a belt on the machine and dropped a tool onto the moving belt. When the employee attempted to retrieve the tool his left arm and hand were caught between the belt and a weight roller resulting in burn injuries to his arm and hand.

Incident Summary

On March 4, 2017, a worker at International Paper Company in EDINBURG, TEXAS suffered other burns, unspecified to the hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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