International Paper Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Fractures — MAGNOLIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2018065479 |
| Address | 350 Prescott Drive, Highway 51, North of Magnolia | City, State ZIP | MAGNOLIA, MISSISSIPPI 39652 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1342734 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.16000, -90.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee just finished installing a new conveyor belt on the system and was tracking the belt to make sure it was installed properly. The employee lost his balance and his left leg was pinned between the roller and the belt causing a fracture to the lower leg.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2018, a worker at International Paper Company in MAGNOLIA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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