General Cable
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
| Employer | General Cable | Report ID | 2018054978 |
| Address | 1 Prestolite Dr | City, State ZIP | PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Other material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | 1320593 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.07000, -90.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a piece of locked out pay off equipment when the arm of the equipment sprang back and struck him in the chest resulting in fractured ribs (5) and the right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2018, a worker at General Cable in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with other material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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