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Kronospan USA LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — EASTABOGA, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kronospan USA LLC in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA
Employer Kronospan USA LLC Report ID 2018055079
Address 1 Kronospan Way, 9468 Bynum Blvd City, State ZIP EASTABOGA, ALABAMA 36260
Event Date May 24, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321219 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.60000, -85.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to un-jam a belt on the machine he operated, using a rod to try to release the belt. His right index finger was caught between the roller and a pin and he sustained a laceration. He was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On May 24, 2018, a worker at Kronospan USA LLC in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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