LG Hausys America, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. - ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at LG Hausys America, Inc. in ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia
Employer LG Hausys America, Inc.
Address 310 LG Dr.
City, State ZIP ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia 30103
Report ID 2017109713
Event Date October 10, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 326191
Inspection # 1273952
GPS Coordinates 34.42000, -84.92000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning a drum roller and material belt when his hand was caught between the belt and drum roller, which then pulled his arm into the belt and roller. He suffered a broken wrist; three broken ribs; burns to the forearm, palm, and fingers; and skin removal from the forearm, palm and fingers.

OSHA Penalties, $260 Total

OSHA issued 2 violations with penalties totaling $260 for this inspection.

CitationTypeDatePenaltyAbatement Due
01001 Serious Aug 13, 1985 $160 Aug 16, 1985
01001 Serious Feb 10, 1986 $100 Aug 16, 1985

Incident Summary

On October 10, 2017, a worker at LG Hausys America, Inc. in ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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