Paris Companies, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Paris Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087296 |
| Address | 100 Tom Mix Drive | City, State ZIP | DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15801 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812332 | Inspection # | 1253469 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -78.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an ergonomic folding machine. A gown became caught in the back side of the folding machine. As the employee was clearing the jam, the folding machine engaged and caught the employee's left arm, pulling it into the roller. The employee suffered a laceration on the upper left arm and broken bones in his left forearm. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2017, a worker at Paris Companies, Inc. in DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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