Aluma-Weld Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Aluma-Weld Inc | Report ID | 2017098757 |
| Address | 199 Extrusion Place | City, State ZIP | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 71901 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336612 | Inspection # | 1263625 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.46000, -92.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was baling scrap aluminum. The employee attempted to dislodge a piece of aluminum while the baler was operating. The employee's arm was caught in the door resulting in a laceration to the employee's bicep.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2017, a worker at Aluma-Weld Inc in HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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