Peerless Products Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
| Employer | Peerless Products Inc | Report ID | 2018021549 |
| Address | 2403 S Main St | City, State ZIP | FORT SCOTT, KANSAS 66701 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1296810 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.81000, -94.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near a conveyor system wearing metatarsal guarded shoes when his left foot was pulled into the conveyor and his foot and ankle were caught between the conveyor paddle and a riser resulting in his foot and ankle being degloved.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2018, a worker at Peerless Products Inc in FORT SCOTT, KANSAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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