NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. L.P.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — DODGE CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. L.P. | Report ID | 20171211474 |
| Address | 2000 E. TRAIL | City, State ZIP | DODGE CITY, KANSAS 67801 |
| Event Date | December 2, 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 | Butchering machinery |
| Secondary Source | Clothing, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74000, -99.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear a bone jam on a conveyor when his frock became caught in the conveyor's pulley system. His right forearm was then pinched and fractured. The bone drop area of the conveyor was unguarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2017, a worker at NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. L.P. in DODGE CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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